5G-advanced is an upgraded version of 5G that features wired and wireless megabit broadband with download speed 10 times faster than conventional 5G networks. [Photo/Shanghai Observer]

Shanghai is set to revolutionize its telecommunications landscape by embarking on an ambitious project to establish a dual-megabits network, with plans to construct a total of 34,000 5G-A base stations by the end of this year, as announced by major telecommunication companies.

5G-Advanced, an enhanced iteration of 5G technology, offers both wired and wireless megabit broadband capabilities, boasting download speeds that are 10 times faster than conventional 5G networks. Shanghai stands at the forefront when it comes to the commercial implementation of 5G-A technology.

The Shanghai branch of China Telecom has already made significant strides in this regard, having erected 13,000 5G-A base stations across key locations such as the city's core area, main highways, six prominent business districts, seven major exhibition halls, and tertiary hospitals. Plans are underway to expand this network to 20,000 base stations, extending coverage to encompass vital areas and the core of the city's outer circle. Additionally, the company aims to establish 26 demonstration communities that will adopt the dual-megabits network model before achieving full coverage by 2026.

In parallel, the Shanghai Branch of China Mobile has committed to building 14,000 base stations that will blanket the main city and key areas by the end of the year, further bolstering the city's telecommunications infrastructure.

A comprehensive plan outlined for Shanghai's new infrastructure development underscores the city's ambition to transform into a hub served by a cutting-edge dual-megabits network, positioning itself to become home to the world's fastest and most extensive network with minimal latency by the year 2026.

Source: Shanghai Observer