With the arrival of the fifth anniversary of the issuance of 5G commercial licenses, on June 6, 2024, China ushered in a landmark moment. In this context, the 2024 Mobile Communications High-Quality Development Forum is not only a review of the development of 5G in the past five years, but also a prospect for the future development of communication technology. With the theme of "Smart Connected Future, Infinite Possibilities", the forum showcased how 5G technology can become a key force for social progress and economic development.
The forum was co-sponsored by the News and Publicity Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Beijing Municipal Communications Administration, and co-organized by China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Radio and Television, China Tower, Huawei, and ZTE. The forum released professional reports such as China's 5G development achievements and China's 5G operation communication report. At the same time, a number of professional sub-forums will be held to discuss hot topics such as 5G technology evolution, network construction and operation, industry applications, low-altitude economy, 5G RedCap, "signal upgrade" of mobile communication networks, and the future road of mobile communications.
Figure: On June 6, 2024, China celebrated the fifth anniversary of the issuance of 5G commercial licenses, and the 2024 Mobile Communications High-Quality Development Forum was grandly held.
5G Technology: Achievements and Milestones
Over the past five years, China has made remarkable achievements in 5G development. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, by the end of April 2024, the total number of 5G base stations in China reached 3.748 million, accounting for 31.7% of the total number of mobile base stations; The number of 5G mobile phone users reached 889 million, accounting for 50.6% of mobile phone users. There are more than 94,000 application cases of 5G technology, more than 29,000 5G industry virtual private networks, and more than 10,000 "5G + Industrial Internet" projects. These data not only demonstrate the widespread application of 5G technology, but also mark China's leading position in global 5G development.
Application and innovation of 5G technology
With its high speed, low latency, and large number of connections, 5G technology has brought revolutionary changes to all walks of life. In the field of industrial manufacturing, the application of 5G technology has improved production efficiency and reduced costs. In the construction of smart cities, 5G technology helps urban management to be more intelligent and refined. In the medical field, 5G technology makes telemedicine and intelligent diagnosis possible. In addition, 5G technology is deeply integrated with cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence and other technologies, giving birth to many new services, new models and new business formats.
Challenges and countermeasures of 5G technology
Despite the rapid development of 5G technology, it also faces some challenges, such as the unification of technical standards, cybersecurity issues, and innovation of business models. To address these challenges, a concerted effort of governments, businesses, and research institutions is needed. The development of 5G business models can be effectively promoted by strengthening publicity and education on 5G technology, promoting industry standardization and normalization, and strengthening cross-industry cooperation and innovation.
The future outlook for 5G-A and 6G
With the continuous maturity of 5G technology, the research and development of 5G-A and 6G has also been put on the agenda. As an evolution and enhancement of 5G, 5G-A will greatly improve capacity, speed, latency, and positioning, and better match scenarios such as human connection, Internet of Things, sensing, and high-end manufacturing. 6G will further expand the new boundaries of mobile communication technology and provide more powerful network support for the future intelligent society.
conclusion
The fifth anniversary of 5G commercialization is not only a milestone, but also a new starting point. The 2024 Mobile Communications High-Quality Development Forum provides us with a comprehensive window to understand the current status and future trends of 5G technology. With the continuous maturity of 5G technology and the continuous expansion of applications, we have reason to believe that 5G will open up infinite possibilities for an intelligent and connected future.
