The Chinese market has always been driven by competition, with every second counting in the race for technological leadership. Data is the ultimate winner in this fast-paced environment. As the Gigabit network approaches, both Qualcomm and Huawei are pushing forward with renewed determination.
A 32-minute high-definition movie titled "Lifeline" can now be downloaded in just 15 seconds on a Gigabit LTE network—this isn’t a futuristic concept anymore; it’s becoming a reality thanks to tech giants like Qualcomm. At the Qualcomm 4G/5G Summit in Hong Kong, the company unveiled several breakthroughs under the Gigabit network, including a 5G prototype smartphone operating on this ultra-fast connection. Qualcomm is also collaborating with operators to test new millimeter-wave technologies that will further enhance performance.
During the event, Christiano Amon, Executive Vice President and President of QCT at Qualcomm, emphasized the company’s mission to improve global mobile broadband speeds. With 5G on the horizon, speed is becoming the key battleground for tech companies worldwide. While Western giants have long dominated the conversation, Chinese manufacturers are now stepping up their game, determined not to fall behind.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China’s Phase III 5G trials will begin by the end of 2017, with pre-commercial services expected in 2018. Analysts predict that from 2018 to 2025, the total investment in 5G macro base stations will reach about 1.13 trillion yuan, surpassing 60% of 4G investments. Small base station investments are also expected to exceed 200 billion yuan, signaling a massive shift in infrastructure.
An anonymous Huawei insider told First Financial Reporter that as Gigabit LTE becomes more widespread, breaking through network capacity limits and unlocking consumer demand will be critical for the telecom industry. This means exploring new revenue streams and enhancing user experiences.
Looking back, 12 years ago, mobile networks reached 1.8 Mbps, allowing basic web browsing but little else. Seven years ago, speeds hit 100 Mbps, enabling picture viewing and early apps like TalkBox and WeChat. Today, 4G networks allow instant access to videos, navigation, and live streaming. Now, with 5G on the way, the gigabit network is just around the corner.
A 720P microfilm called "Lifeline" (140MB) can be downloaded in under 15 seconds via Gigabit LTE. At this rate, an entire season of a TV show could be downloaded in minutes. High-resolution 4K VR videos, which require 103 Mbps, can be streamed smoothly over a Gigabit LTE network, which offers an average speed of 114 Mbps.
Qualcomm believes that Gigabit LTE marks the next evolution of 4G, offering richer content and new usage patterns. It will coexist with early 5G networks, playing a vital role in delivering the 5G experience. With devices supporting Gigabit LTE, users will enjoy faster VR streaming, cloud storage, and high-quality video or music caching.
On November 17, Qualcomm announced in Hong Kong that its subsidiary Inseego (formerly Novatel Wireless) launched 5G new air interface millimeter wave technology based on 5G NR Release 15 specifications. A Qualcomm spokesperson confirmed that 3GPP is working on the global 5G standard, with plans to accelerate commercialization and support full deployment by 2020.
China’s focus on gigabit networks is unprecedented. The three major operators and communication companies are already actively involved in 5G research and deployment.
In the race to shape 5G standards, Qualcomm and Huawei are two of the most prominent players. Recently, at the 3GPP RAN190 conference in Prague, Wanshi Chen of Qualcomm was elected as the new RAN1 chairman, while Huawei’s Brian Classon was also a candidate. This highlights the growing influence of Chinese companies in global 5G development.
Notably, in the 5G short-code scheme discussion at the RAN187 conference, Huawei’s PolarCode was selected as the final solution for the 5G control channel eMBB scene. This marked a significant win for Chinese companies in the global 5G standard-setting process.
From being followers to leaders, 5G has given China a historic chance to catch up in mobile communications. Since the 1980s, each decade has brought a new generation of innovation—from analog to digital, voice to data, and exponential growth in network speeds.
For China, the role of a follower has long defined its position. 3G came eight years after the rest of the world, and 4G arrived three years later. But with 5G set to arrive in 2020, the era of Chinese leadership in mobile communications is beginning.
Wang Xiaoyun, vice chairman of China’s 5G Promotion Group and general manager of China Mobile’s Technology Department, highlighted that China has built the world’s largest 5G test network in Huairou, involving six equipment manufacturers and 30 external 5G base stations. Domestic equipment achieved peak rates of 10–20 Gbps, with some reaching 21 Gbps, ultra-low latency of less than 1 ms, and up to 1.5 million connections per square kilometer.
With the current pace of 5G development, China is aligning its technology research and international standard efforts. By mid-2019, the R&D testing phase will be complete, leading into product development and testing. Licensing is expected during this phase, with commercial 5G networks launching around 2020. For Chinese manufacturers, the real challenge begins then.
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