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China Unveils World's First 10G Broadband Network in Hebei on April 21, 2025
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China has launched the world's first 10G broadband network in Hebei, delivering speeds up to 9,800 Mbps.
On April 21, 2025, a major milestone in telecommunications was attained by China with the launch of the world's first 10G broadband network in Xiongan County, Hebei Province. This historic feat was achieved jointly by China Unicom and Huawei using advanced 50G-PON technology, which offers unmatched internet speeds.
The new network allows downloads at up to 9,800 Mbps, allowing users to download an 8K 90GB movie in just 72 seconds, as opposed to the 12 minutes current Gigabit broadband speeds allow. This dramatic change in speed is set to transform digital experiences, increasing the cloud computing, immersive gaming, and real-time data processing capabilities.
This launch is another step toward the smart-city concept and places China in the lead when it comes to next generation internet technology. The deployment of a successful 10G installation in Hebei is expected to set the stage for the technology spread across the nation, setting standards for global broadband speeds.