Seize the 5G cake China will build the world's largest 5G test site 13 cities test 5G
After a relaxed weekend, Barcelona kicked off its most exciting week of the year. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening in the world of mobile communications with our network updates.
Despite temperatures dropping to 8°C, this hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of global tech giants attending the Mobile World Congress (MWC2018). Especially notable are the Chinese companies making their mark on the international stage.
On February 26th at 4:00 PM Beijing Time (9:00 AM local time), the annual MWC2018 officially opened in Barcelona, with the theme “Creating a Better Future.†Organized by the GSMA, over 2,300 exhibitors from around the world showcased the latest mobile communication technologies and products to more than 108,000 professionals during the four-day event. From venue layouts to keynote speeches and booth demonstrations, 5G was the central focus.
At booths of tech giants like Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson, Qualcomm, and Intel, slogans such as “Leading 5G, Perfect 5G, Boost 4G to 5G†signaled the arrival of the 5G commercial era. China Mobile even announced on the first day that it would build the world's largest 5G trial network, set to begin testing in Hangzhou and Shanghai this year.
Yang Chaobin, President of Huawei's 5G Product Line, told reporters, “With the gradual determination of 5G standards, the pace of commercialization will accelerate. 5G technology will soon penetrate into more vertical industries, driving global digital transformation.â€
**Accelerated Landing**
What exactly is 5G? The ITU has identified eight key performance indicators, including peak data rates of up to 20 Gbps, user experience rates of 100 Mbps, latency as low as 1 millisecond, connection density of 1 million per square kilometer, and traffic density of 10 Mbps per square meter.
At previous MWC events, many manufacturers showcased 5G concept products. However, with the standardization of 5G, this year’s event featured more commercially available models. At Huawei’s booth, reporters saw the Balong 5G01 chip based on 3GPP standards, along with a 5G CPE device that converts 4G/5G signals into Wi-Fi.
Huawei has invested heavily in the Balong chip for over a year, completing many functions before the standard was finalized. This ensures faster delivery to customers later on. In December 2017, 3GPP completed the standardization of non-standalone 5G NR, and Huawei plans to provide end-to-end 5G solutions based on 3GPP in the next two months.
On the Intel and Qualcomm booths, prototypes of 5G-enabled computers and smartphones were also on display. Intel announced collaboration with Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft to introduce 5G into Windows PCs using the XMM8000 series modems. These 5G-connected PCs are expected to be available in mid-2019.
Beyond terminal devices, 5G network infrastructure has also become a major highlight. Qualcomm demonstrated real-world network simulation results, showing download speeds increasing from 71 Mbps on 4G to 1.4 Gbps on 5G in San Francisco. A 1GB movie could be downloaded in just 5 seconds.
Ericsson CEO Bao Yikang stated that the company has completed its 5G platform, including core, wireless, and transmission network products, as well as OSS, BSS, and security solutions. Operators can launch 5G services by Q4 2018.
ZTE also demonstrated a 5G field experiment network and the industry’s first carrier-grade 5G full-end commercial network slice. A joint demonstration with Qualcomm and China Mobile marked an important milestone in 5G technology verification and commercialization.
**Grab the 5G Cake**
Although 5G commercialization is still a couple of years away, the industry chain is already in motion. As the world's largest mobile market, China is leading the 5G race. According to IHS, by 2035, 5G could generate $12.3 trillion in economic output and create 22 million jobs globally. China alone could see 9.5 million new jobs, far surpassing the U.S. of 3.4 million.
More jobs mean more opportunities. Leading players in the 5G ecosystem, including Qualcomm, Intel, China’s three major operators, and global equipment vendors like ZTE, Huawei, and Ericsson, have all started 5G trials in China.
China Mobile announced at the exhibition that it will build the world’s largest 5G trial network this year. With 13 cities participating in 5G trials, including Hangzhou, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Suzhou, and Wuhan, the country is accelerating its 5G rollout.
The actual measured speed of 5G networks has reached 20.25 Gbps. As 5G networks expand, we are entering a new era of high-speed connectivity. By 2019, 5G phones will be available, allowing even 2G movies to be downloaded in seconds.
China Mobile will conduct 5G field tests in five cities—Hangzhou, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Suzhou, and Wuhan—each building over 100 5G base stations. It will also demonstrate 5G services in 12 other cities, covering 4K HD, AR, VR, drones, and more.
In terms of R&D, China Mobile has implemented the world’s largest end-to-end interoperability based on 3GPP’s new air interface standard. It has also released prototype test results for pre-commercial 5G core network products.
China Mobile Chairman Shang Bing said, “We expect 4G users to exceed 700 million in 2018, and household broadband users to surpass 130 million.†The company aims to solidify its 4G leadership while promoting 5G standards, technology maturity, and ecosystem development.
Beyond China Mobile, China Unicom has also participated in the smart city exhibition, proposing a service-driven evolution path for 5G network slicing. It is working with Alibaba to showcase innovative applications of differentiated network services.
As the 5G era approaches, the world is watching closely. The future is fast, and it's powered by 5G.
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