How many 5G base stations will China build in 2025?

China plans to construct over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2025 while introducing additional policy and financial incentives to support industries expected to shape the next decade, the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced during its annual work conference.

Does China have 5G?

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.

How big is China's 5G network?

The Chinese mainland currently has 1.425 million installed 5G base stations that support more than 500 million 5G users nationwide, which makes it “the biggest network [of its kind] in the world”, MIIT minister Xiao Yaqing said on Tuesday in a press briefing on the sidelines of the annual “two sessions”.

Will China achieve a 5G user penetration rate by 2027?

BEIJING, Nov. 26 -- China aims to achieve a 5G user penetration rate of more than 85 percent by the end of 2027, as the world's second-largest economy accelerates the large-scale applications of 5G technologies.

How many 5G base stations are there?

By that point, there will be 38 5G base stations for every 10,000 people, 5G will account for 75 percent of mobile internet traffic, and the number of Internet of Things terminals connected by 5G in the country will exceed 100 million, according to an action plan formulated by multiple government departments.

Where is China Telecom 5G base station located?

Technicians of mobile network operator China Telecom set up a 5G base station near the Yellow River in Lanzhou, capital of northwestern Gansu province, on May 16, 2019. Photo: Reuters