China 5G News and Developments

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at&t putting 5g logo on 4g phones and sims. make 4g great again

As genuine as the WALL.

Trump was gonna build a real WALL but now ends up with a pathetic fence.

Sums up their internal conditions.

 

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19-Feb-2019

Why the 5G future belongs to Huawei

Andy Mok

Editor's note: Andy Mok is a non-resident fellow at the Center for China and Globalization. The article reflects the author's views, and not necessarily those of CGTN.


While the White House may think it is thwarting the 5G ambitions of Huawei by brandishing a big stick of dynamite, a closer look reveals that it is holding just a limp and soggy firecracker.

For starters, the cost of building out a national level 5G network will be very high but the gains from being an early adopter will be broad-based, outsized and will accelerate rapidly over time. Meanwhile, as an industry, the telcos responsible for making these investments already struggle with profitability issues.

In markets such as Europe, it's not unusual for a telco's return on investment to be below its cost of capital. Under this type of scenario, it will be foolhardy for policymakers to shun the most competitively priced equipment suppliers like Huawei even if it does not offer the most advanced technology. As such, it's not surprising then that despite the torrent of threats from the U.S., Huawei has already signed more than 30 5G rollout agreements that include American allies like the Philippines and Thailand. And even the staunchest of American allies, the UK, may not be far behind.

A Huawei 5G device on display at an exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, January 30, 2019. /VCG Photo

Huawei, however, is not just the cost-leader in 5G. It is, in fact, also known for its technology leadership and product reliability. It is also the beneficiary of the Chinese government's prioritization of 5G. A simple comparison of investment in 5G infrastructure clearly illustrates the point: According to Deloitte, since 2015, China outspent the United States by 24 billion U.S. dollars in wireless communications infrastructure and built 350,000 new sites, while the U.S. built fewer than 30,000.

Moreover, this gap will grow as the Chinese government intends to spend another 400 billion dollars on 5G infrastructure in its current five-year plan. These investments will allow companies like Huawei to advance the technology envelope in the design, operation and improvement of 5G networks which will make it even more appealing to overseas markets. As a result, it will be able to offer more complete solutions that allow its customers to more fully capture the game-changing benefits of 5G. This value proposition could turn out to be irresistible even to those countries most vulnerable to American pressure.

While cost is a big hurdle, the actual rollout of 5G also presents an enormous civil engineering and political coordination challenge. 5G is much faster but also requires a much greater density of towers. For example, a highly populated urban area currently requires about 30 cell towers per square kilometer. But 5G needs 300-400.

The Huawei Technologies Co. "Balong 5000" chip for 5G devices is unveiled during an event in Beijing on Thursday, January 24, 2019. /VCG Photo

Also, because of the much great bandwidth, the fiber connecting those towers will require upgrading if the benefits are to be fully realized. This kind of city-wide engineering project may be enormously difficult if not impossible to complete quickly in the U.S. due to its fragmented political system and the ability of a variety of special interest groups to stall if not completely stymie critical infrastructure or economic development projects (Amazon's setback in New York City is only the most recent example of this phenomenon). As a result, because of its political system which it has long touted as an explanation for its past successes, the U.S. may end up being a laggard with respect to this transformational technology.

China is a different story. With a unified system of governance that guarantees alignment and cooperation among the central, provincial, municipal and even neighborhood levels of government, key infrastructure and other development projects can be implemented with enviable certainty and speed.

This not only provides companies like Huawei a unique ability to accelerate their commercial and technical experience and expertise that will be invaluable for operators and markets around the world but may also serve to demonstrate in an undeniable way the value of a more rational and effective system of political governance.

Teddy Roosevelt was known for speaking softly but carrying a big stick. Today, with regard to 5G, the U.S. is both roaring loudly and whispering insinuations but holding a wet firecracker.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d414e304d7a4e32457a6333566d54/index.html

 

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Shenzhen to pilot 5G commercial use in 2019

2019-02-20 03:34:28 Xinhua Editor : Wang Fan

South China's technological powerhouse Shenzhen will launch pilot project for 5G commercial use in 2019, local authorities have said.

Shenzhen will install 1,955 5G base stations this year, according to the city's bureau of industry and information technology.

The city is speeding up construction of next-generation information infrastructure and deployment of the Internet of Things and smart and connected vehicles.

Chinese cities are adopting the 5G network to meet public demand.

In late January, the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in south China's Guangdong Province launched a 5G base station. An indoor 5G network will be installed in the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station by the end of this year.

 

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China sets up first trial 5G campus network
Source: Xinhua| 2019-02-20 22:17:53|Editor: Xiang Bo

WUHAN, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's first trial 5G wireless network on a college campus has been established in the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China Mobile said Wednesday.

The network will enable applications of technologies such as online distant learning featuring augmented reality and virtual reality and campus patrolling with night-vision drones, said an official with HUST, which is located in central China's Hubei Province.

The network was developed by a laboratory jointly set up by HUST, China Mobile's Hubei branch and tech company Ericsson in June last year.

So far, China Mobile has installed 100 5G base stations in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, and is launching large-scale tests, according to Fan Bingheng, general manager of the company's Hubei branch.

Test data showed that the 5G network is able to provide a peak single-user download speed of 1.6 Gbps, nearly 16 times faster than that of 4G service.

 

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Northeast China gets first 5G 'Smart Airport'

Source:Global Times Published: 2019/2/20

It's a big week for 5G in China. After China Mobile and Huawei debuted a 5G digital indoor system at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station on Monday, Shenyang on Tuesday launched the first "Smart Airport" 5G-powered network at an airport in the general aviation base, making it the first airport in Northeast China to have 5G network coverage.

The 5G base station launched at the Shenyang general aviation industrial base in Northeast China's Liaoning Province was built by China Unicom's Shenyang branch, the Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday.

A single 5G base station is able to handle a downlink of at least 20Gbps and an uplink of 10Gbps, around 10 times the speed of the current 4G network, Xinhua reported.

With the 5G network coverage, the Shenyang general aviation industrial base is now able to use drones to transmit 4K HD images back to the airport in real time, according to a report by Liaoning Daily on Wednesday.

With the launch of the "Smart Airport", the service capacity of the Shenyang general aviation industrial base has been further enhanced, and it will serve as an aviation test site to provide technical support for the integrated air traffic control system.

Feng Yang, a representative of Shenyang WooZoom Aviation Service Co said that apart from real-time transmission of HD images, 5G signals can be used for remote low-latency control, which can facilitate other services including aerial photography, transportation, law enforcement and monitoring, according to the Liaoning Daily report.

Apart from Shenyang, Southwest China's Chongqing, has also started 5G network construction with China's three major telecoms operators -- China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom -- according to a report by the Chongqing Daily on Wednesday.

On Monday, China Mobile launched the 5G digital indoor system (DIS) powered by Huawei's technologies at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, making the station the world's first railway hub to install 5G DIS. Deep indoor 5G coverage within the whole station is expected to be achieved by the end of 2019.

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1139560.shtml

 

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Northeast China gets first 5G 'Smart Airport'

Source:Global Times Published: 2019/2/20


It's a big week for 5G in China. After China Mobile and Huawei debuted a 5G digital indoor system at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station on Monday, Shenyang on Tuesday launched the first "Smart Airport" 5G-powered network at an airport in the general aviation base, making it the first airport in Northeast China to have 5G network coverage.

The 5G base station launched at the Shenyang general aviation industrial base in Northeast China's Liaoning Province was built by China Unicom's Shenyang branch, the Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday.

A single 5G base station is able to handle a downlink of at least 20Gbps and an uplink of 10Gbps, around 10 times the speed of the current 4G network, Xinhua reported.

With the 5G network coverage, the Shenyang general aviation industrial base is now able to use drones to transmit 4K HD images back to the airport in real time, according to a report by Liaoning Daily on Wednesday.

With the launch of the "Smart Airport", the service capacity of the Shenyang general aviation industrial base has been further enhanced, and it will serve as an aviation test site to provide technical support for the integrated air traffic control system.

Feng Yang, a representative of Shenyang WooZoom Aviation Service Co said that apart from real-time transmission of HD images, 5G signals can be used for remote low-latency control, which can facilitate other services including aerial photography, transportation, law enforcement and monitoring, according to the Liaoning Daily report.

Apart from Shenyang, Southwest China's Chongqing, has also started 5G network construction with China's three major telecoms operators -- China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom -- according to a report by the Chongqing Daily on Wednesday.

On Monday, China Mobile launched the 5G digital indoor system (DIS) powered by Huawei's technologies at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, making the station the world's first railway hub to install 5G DIS. Deep indoor 5G coverage within the whole station is expected to be achieved by the end of 2019.

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1139560.shtml

 

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Chinese smartphone makers to launch new 5G products at MWC 2019

2019-02-21 13:16:27 Ecns.cn Editor : Gu Liping

(ECNS) - Chinese smartphone makers are set to show off handsets for the next generation of mobile Internet, 5G, at the Mobile World Congress 2019—the most important mobile technologies trade fair in the world.

Manufacturers including Huawei, OPPO, Xiaomi, ZTE and OnePlus have confirmed that they will present 5G phones or design ideas at the fair, which kicks off in Barcelona, Spain on Feb. 25 and runs through to Feb. 28.

Huawei is expected to display its first-ever foldable phone, which uses the new Balong 5000 5G chip. ZTE will also bring a new 5G phone to the event.

China Unicom said it will launch innovative products—including 5G mobile phones—and announce cooperation arrangements with global partners such as Spanish multinational telecommunications company Telefonica.

 

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Foreign ministry: 5G not exclusive to one country

February 22, 2019

Foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang [Photo/mfa.gov.cn]
Fifth-generation (5G) technology is not exclusive to one or few countries, but a result of exchange and cooperation among various countries, foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Thursday.

His comments form China's official response to allegations on the security of Chinese tech companies' products and equipment, including Huawei.

According to a BBC report, the United States is campaigning its allies to exclude Chinese telecoms giant Huawei from delivering 5G.

Mobile World Congress 2019 will take place in Barcelona, Spain on Feb. 25-28, and is expected to focus strongly on 5G.

The technology is one that the international tech community is striving toward, Geng said at a daily press conference.

The global industry chain, supply chain and value chain of 5G are highly integrated and cannot be separated, or it will impact multilateral cooperation, damage the open and inclusive market, and undermine international rules of fairness, justice and non-discrimination, he said.

China will strengthen communication and cooperation with all parties in science and the technology field, including 5G, Geng said.

In an age of globalization, no country should be separated from others to pursue independent development, and no technology can be developed or applied without cooperation, he said.

China will continue upholding the principles of joint consultation and cooperation for shared benefits, and work with all parties to grasp the opportunities brought by technological revolution for mutual benefit, he said.

China also hopes all countries will make the right judgments and choices in line with their own interests, he added.

http://www.china.org.cn/world/2019-02/22/content_74492394.htm

 

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HUAWEI AND THE UK’S 3 MAJOR OPERATORS OPENED THE FIRST CROSS-NETWORK 5G VIDEO CALL
ARGAM ARTASHYAN FEBRUARY 21, 2019

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2019 will become the first year of 5G network commercialization, and many countries in the world are now in the process of 5G network deployment. As for the UK, the three major operators are expected to conduct commercial trials in the second half of this year. As you can guess, Huawei is there as well.

Today, at the pre-communication meeting of the 2019 World Mobile Congress in London, Huawei and the three major operators in the UK conducted the world’s first multi-party 5G network-based video call, marking that the UK’s major operators already have commercial 5G networks.

Also Read: British Carriers Believe That Huawei’s Ban Will Affect The UK’s 5G Development

At present, we know Huawei has already obtained more than 30 5G commercial contracts, of which 18 are from Europe. We know Huawei is one of the major players in the development of 5G technology. However, it has faced some major setbacks in dealing with countries like the US, New Zealand, etc. They expressed security concerns and some have even banned the use of Huawei’s 5G equipment. The European continent seems to be free with Huawei and many countries in the region have welcomed the company.

In fact, China Mobile successfully opened the first call based on 3GPP R15 standard in Guangzhou in April 2018; Shandong Unicom opened 5G telephone in Qingdao on April 18, 2018; in January this year, in Shenzhen Guangdong Unicom and ZTE Corporation opened the world’s first 5G smartphone field call based on the latest 3GPP protocol version, and used WeChat, video and other applications under the 5G network.

Read Also: Lei Jun: Xiaomi Mi 9 has greatly increased my confidence

In terms of smartphones, Samsung has already released its Galaxy S10 5G phone. Other big players such as Huawei, OPPO, VIVO, and Xiaomi will announce their own models in the nearest future.


Huawei and the UK's 3 Major Operators Opened the First 5G Video Call | GizChina

 

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Beijing launches $4.4b plan to gain edge in commercialization of 5G tech

2019-02-22 10:45:06 China Daily Editor : Jing Yuxin

A China Mobile employee in Beijing explains how 5G technologies can be used for long-distance driving. (Photo by Lei Kesi / For China Daily)

The Beijing municipal government's plan to invest at least 30 billion yuan ($4.44 billion) by 2022 to build 5G networks will help the capital gain a lead in commercializing the superfast technology and expedite pioneering applications such as self-driving vehicles and remote healthcare, experts said.

Xiang Ligang, a telecom expert and CEO of industry website Cctime, said Beijing boasts a sound base in tech enterprises and talents, and coupled with the new favorable policies, they will help drive the city to the forefront of China's advances in the application of next-gen wireless technology.

"It is worth noting that Beijing attaches huge importance to breakthrough in high-end 5G components, which is the primary and essential foundation for a thriving telecom industrial chain," Xiang said.

In Beijing's guideline for 5G development from 2019 to 2022, which was released recently, the municipal government prioritized the task of tackling bottlenecks in the research and development of medium-and-high-frequency radio frequency devices, an essential component in 5G telecom gears.

It will build a 5G medium-and-high-frequency RF device industry innovation center, and set up 5G core device technology development platform to encourage and facilitate product analysis, verification and testing.

As part of Beijing's broader push to leverage 5G to improve urban management and living, it will step up the push to accelerate the application of ultra-high-definition live video, autonomous driving, cloud-based robot management, automated logistics, and drones by building large-scale ultrafast networks.

In the much-expected medical area, 5G technology will realize remote healthcare services through the collaborative application of smart sensors, big data and other technologies in medical equipment and treatment systems. Remote consultation, tele-imaging, remote ultrasound, tele-surgery, and other services will be piloted in areas around the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics arenas, Beijing subcenter in the city's Tongzhou district and other regions.

Fu Liang, an independent analyst who has been following the telecom industry for more than a decade, said Beijing has a unique edge in self-driving vehicles, as it houses leading companies including Baidu Inc, Didi Chuxing, and JD.

Beijing said it hopes that by 2022, Beijing-based scientific research units and enterprises can be an important contributor to global 5G technical standards, accounting for more than 5 percent of all primary and essential international 5G patents. It also aims to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and processes for the production of medium-and-high-frequency components above 6 GHz.

"The city's 5G industry will realize an income of about 200 billion yuan by 2022, driving the information service industry and other emerging industries to earn more than 1 trillion yuan," the Beijing municipal government said in a statement.

The move came as China is scrambling to commercialize 5G, a technology that is expected to be at least 10 times faster than 4G and will support superfast movie downloads, the streaming of virtual reality games, and self-driving cars. The country's telecom carriers China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom are all conducting 5G tests in a string of cities, enabling large-scale pre-commercial use this year.

China is expected to have 576 million 5G users by 2025, or more than 40 percent of global consumption, according to a report released by global consultancy EY.

Other first-tier cities including Shanghai and Shenzhen are also hammering out ambitious 5G development plans, Even central and western regions are also jumping on the bandwagon. Jiangxi province, for instance, plans to cover its major cities and towns with 5G networks by 2023.

A report by the China Academy of Information and Communication Technology also forecast that 5G will drive 6.3 trillion yuan of economic output in the nation by 2030.

http://www.ecns.cn/news/2019-02-22/detail-ifzevinw9626751.shtml

 

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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2137353306350012

Spreadtrum - now Unisoc
16 hours ago
UNISOC has kept pace with global industry leaders in #5G commercialization and is expected to unveil a 5G modem at #MWC19.

#UNISOC #5Gmodem #IoT

Semiconductor Company UNISOC Builds Chips to Push Mobile Communication and IoT Further
By Christopher Isak - February 21, 2019

The UNISOC (formerly known as Spreadtrum Communications) first 5G modem was detailed in a new leak out of China, according to sources close to the semiconductor manufacturer claiming the module will be a multi-standard one supporting 2G/3G/4G/5G wireless internet. The new UNISOC 5G modem is said to be produced on TSMC’s 12nm process.

UNISOC has already conducted extensive cooperation with several 5G manufacturers and has kept pace with global industry leaders in 5G commercialization. According to the information announced publicly earlier, UNISOC started it 5G R&D in 2015 and passed 2nd phase of 5G technology verification tests organized by China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Sep 2017. In Sep 2018, UNISOC passed the 3rd phase of 5G NSA test organized by MIIT, and two months later in Nov, UNISOC again passed CMCC 5G NSA Laboratory test. Among all Chinese 5G players, UNISOC is considered to be the one with the most potential for growth. The company offers “high price/performance ratios in chip offerings”, which can leverage to grow and establish a solid position in the 5G game ahead.

Given the few days left for the start of the upcoming edition of the Mobile World Congress, the latest UNISOC reveal is expected to take place in Barcelona.

About UNISOC
As a core subsidiary of Tsinghua Unigroup, UNISOC is a leading fabless semiconductor company committed to the independent research and development of core chipsets in mobile communications and IoT. Its products cover mobile chipset platforms supporting 2G/3G/4G/5G communication standards. With more than 4,500 staff, 14 R&D centers and 8 customer support centers around the world (as of Oct 2018), UNISOC is among the top mobile chipset suppliers globally, a leading 5G company, and one of the largest providers for IoT and connectivity devices in the world.

Photo credit: The feature image “Neonstromo” has been done by Sandro Katalina.
Editorial notice: This article was made possible by site supporters.

 

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China-Singapore co-built eco-city to expand 5G network

Xinhua, February 25, 2019

China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, a joint project between the two countries, will add 10 5G base stations to the existing two by 2020 to expand its 5G network, Chinese telecom giant China Mobile said Monday.

The base stations will enable the eco-city, located in northern China's Tianjin Municipality, to use 5G technology to transmit high-definition pictures and videos to improve city management, according to Zhang Lei, deputy general manager of China Mobile's branch in Tianjin's Binhai New Area.

Huang Yonghao, deputy director of the eco city's technology bureau, said the 5G network will also power the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in environmental monitoring, geographical mapping and law enforcement.

China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, inaugurated in 2008, is designed to strengthen environmental protection, conserve resources and build a harmonious society.

Besides the eco-city, there are currently two such cooperation initiatives between China and Singapore, namely the Suzhou Industrial Park in eastern China's Jiangsu Province and an intergovernmental project in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

http://www.china.org.cn/business/2019-02/25/content_74502263.htm

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Technology 12:00, 27-Feb-2019
China's Tiananmen Square enters 5G era
By Gao Yun

The Tiananmen Square in Beijing has received a full coverage of 5G signal after several 5G stations became available, ushering in a new era of 5G.

These 5G stations will for the first time serve the news coverage of the upcoming "Two Sessions" by China Media Group (CMG).

The Tiananmen Square area was listed by the Beijing branch of China Unicom in the first batch for 5G construction after the Central Economic Work Conference said to accelerate the commercial use of 5G networks in last December.

Tests show that the upload speed there can reach to 200 Mbps and the download speed to 2.6 Gbps, which fully meets the CMG's transmission requirements of 5G+ HD news coverage.

During the "Two Sessions," the coverage of "Ministers' Corridor" at the square and the Great Hall of the People will be facilitated by the 5G network.

It also turns the square to be a smart one.

With better signal and faster download time, visitors can enjoy high-speed Internet access and smooth mobile payment in large crowds. The 5G network also supports services like 4K HD video call, ultra HD multi-channel video transmission, providing better travel experience.

(Cover: The news coverage of the upcoming "Two Sessions" will be facilitated by 5G network at the Tiananmen Square. /VCG Photo)

 

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China's Tiananmen Square enters 5G era

By Gao Yun

The Tiananmen Square in Beijing has received a full coverage of 5G signal after several 5G stations became available, ushering in a new era of 5G.

These 5G stations will for the first time serve the news coverage of the upcoming "Two Sessions" by China Media Group (CMG).

The Tiananmen Square area was listed by the Beijing branch of China Unicom in the first batch for 5G construction after the Central Economic Work Conference said to accelerate the commercial use of 5G networks in last December.

Tests show that the upload speed there can reach to 200 Mbps and the download speed to 2.6 Gbps, which fully meets the CMG's transmission requirements of 5G+ HD news coverage.

During the "Two Sessions," the coverage of "Ministers' Corridor" at the square and the Great Hall of the People will be facilitated by the 5G network.

It also turns the square to be a smart one.

With better signal and faster download time, visitors can enjoy high-speed Internet access and smooth mobile payment in large crowds. The 5G network also supports services like 4K HD video call, ultra HD multi-channel video transmission, providing better travel experience.

(Cover: The news coverage of the upcoming "Two Sessions" will be facilitated by 5G network at the Tiananmen Square. /VCG Photo)

https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d674e7863544f32457a6333566d54/index.html

 

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