China Communications 5G Base Station Deployment

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.

Is China's first mobile 5G base station ready for deployment?

China has introduced the world's first mobile 5G base station that is ready for deployment in battlefield conditions. The advanced system offers high-speed, ultra-secure and low-data transmissions for up to 10,000 users within a three-kilometre radius, according to a report in South China Morning Post (SCMP).

How many 5G base stations are there?

Local carriers deployed a total of 235,000 5G base stations in the first five months of the year; 5G mobile stations currently account for 35.3% of the total number of mobile base stations in the country.

How many 5G sites are there in China?

Mobile operators in China are ramping up 5G and 5G-A rollouts, with the former now at 4.5 million cell sites and the latter in 300 cities; a new 2027 roadmap will see 75% of mobile data in the country on 5G networks. 5G on 5M sites – China has over 4.486 million 5G sites; 5G now comprises more than 35% of total mobile base stations.