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.

How is the 5G base station market segmented?

The global 5G Base Station Market is segmented based on Frequency Band, Component Type, Station Type, End-use, and Geography. Based on the Frequency Band, the market is further segmented into less than 2.5 GHz, 2.5 – 8 GHz, 8 – 25 GHz, and more than 25 GHz.

Where is the first 5G base station made?

Back in July of last year, Verizon received the first U.S. manufactured 5G base station from a facility in Texas. Pictured is Verizon's CTO Kyle Malady holding some of the hardware. Image used courtesy of Ericsson

Who are China's 5G operators?

Chinese main operators are China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. In addition to its expected expansion in the 5G field, China noted that it is also set to begin trials for 10-gigabit optical networks and enhance computing power infrastructure, reflecting the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Will 5G Revolution & 6G innovation be a priority next year?

The move comes as the country charted its vision for industrial growth during a two-day work conference of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. With 4.19 million 5G base stations already in operation, the industry regulator said that "promoting 5G revolution and 6G innovation will be one of the priorities" next year.

What will China do with the 5G push?

Alongside the 5G push, China will also start trials for 10-gigabit optical networks and optimize computing power centers amid an artificial intelligence (AI) boom brought on by ChatGPT.