China Communications 2MWH first batch of 5g pilot base stations

In April 2020, China Mobile established a 5G base station at an altitude of 6,500 meters on Mount Qomolangma, which is the highest-altitude 5G base station in the world. -- In June 2020, China completed the construction of its first underground 5G network in Shanxi Province, setting a record as the deepest underground 5G network in the world.

China has established a globally leading information and communication network, featuring 3.84 million 5G base stations, which account for more than 60 percent of the global total, according to the ministry.

Here are some notable facts and figures about the country's 5G development. -- In April 2020, China Mobile established a 5G base station at an altitude of 6,500 meters on Mount Qomolangma, which is the highest-altitude 5G base station in the world.

China aims to build 10,000 5G factories during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). -- In March 2024, China Mobile launched the world's first commercial 5G-A network in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province, with plans to expand to over 300 cities across China before the year-end.

In July, China successfully developed what it claimed to be the world's first 6G field test network that integrates communications with intelligence, demonstrating that 6G-level transmission capabilities can be achieved using existing 4G and 5G platforms, according to the report.

Today, with over 3.7 million 5G base stations installed nationwide, the large-scale application of 5G in China has greatly benefited both individuals and businesses, bringing significant convenience and opportunities. Here are some notable facts and figures about the country's 5G development.