China News Service, Beijing, January 26 (Reporter Wang Enbo) Zhao Zhiguo, spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Director of the Information and Communication Administration Bureau, revealed in Beijing on the 26th that China will build more than 600,000 5G base stations in 2020, achieving all Full coverage of 5G networks in cities above prefecture-level.
Zhao Zhiguo introduced at the press conference held that day that China's 5G commercial development will take solid steps in 2020.
The number of 5G terminal connections exceeded 200 million. Many industries have seized the major opportunities brought by 5G commercialization to accelerate the process of industrial digitization; 5G+ industrial Internet projects have exceeded 1,100, 5G+ remote consultations have been launched in more than 60 hospitals in 19 provinces, and 5G+ automatic New models and formats such as driving, 5G+ smart grid, and 5G+ distance education continue to emerge.
Talking about the focus of 5G development in 2021, Zhao Zhiguo said that it will improve network coverage.
In accordance with the principle of moderate advancement, we will continue to deepen the construction and deployment of 5G networks. In 2021, we plan to build 600,000 5G base stations. On the basis of achieving deep coverage in cities above the prefecture level, we will accelerate the expansion to qualified counties and towns, and guide local governments to increase 5G networks. Construction support, further implement 5G site, electricity and other related policies, and implement network construction in key areas such as industry, energy, transportation, medical care, education, etc., to achieve a wider scope through various methods such as 5G virtual private networks. , More levels of 5G network coverage.
In terms of improving application innovation capabilities, China will cultivate emerging consumption models such as 5G+ augmented reality, 5G+ virtual reality, and immersive games, promote the integration of 5G into life services such as health, elderly care, and housekeeping, accelerate the use of 5G technology to transform traditional industry networks, and optimize production processes , To create typical scenarios such as remote control, quality inspection, and intelligent logistics to help enterprises reduce costs, improve quality and increase efficiency, and achieve green and energy-saving development.
Zhao Zhiguo also said that it is necessary to improve the basic capabilities of the industry.
According to the import process of 5G international standards R17, R18 and other versions, accelerate the development and deployment of key technologies such as network slicing, edge computing, and 5G enhancement, and accelerate the development and industry of key products and devices such as customized and economical 5G chips, modules, and terminals We will further increase our efforts to tackle industry shortcomings and weaknesses, ensure the safety of the supply chain industry chain, continue to organize 5G millimeter wave trials, and plan ahead and systematically deploy the future development of the industry.
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