How to accelerate the scale application of 5G? Integration of thousands of industries is the key

Although 5G will enter a new stage of large-scale application, it still faces challenges in terms of integrated innovation and cost recovery. How to face the challenges and achieve healthy acceleration is a must-answer question for realizing large-scale application of 5G.

1. "New infrastructure" continues to be deployed, and 5G large-scale applications are emerging

At present, the total number of 5G base stations in my country has reached nearly 1 million. The construction pace of "new infrastructure" such as efficient 5G base stations is driving the penetration and popularization of 5G applications.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also stated at the conference that a series of new applications, new business forms and new models such as 5G+Industrial Internet, 5G+Intelligent Transportation, and 5G+Smart Medical Care are relying on the current perfect 5G infrastructure to continuously empower the high-quality development of my country's digital economy.

At the same time, the three major operators have a lot to do in the construction of 5G base stations. For example, China Telecom continues to carry out 5G network co-construction and sharing with China Unicom, making full use of the complementary network resources of both parties, rapidly improving 5G network construction and coverage capabilities, laying a good foundation for 5G large-scale application, contributing to the digital transformation of society, and continuously empowering China's digital economy.

The application of 5G in thousands of industries has not only accelerated the digital transformation of traditional industries, but also become a powerful "booster" in the future digital economy. According to the forecast of CCID Think Tank, 5G will drive direct output of about 484.33 trillion yuan in 2025 and 484.63 trillion yuan in 2030, respectively, with a compound annual growth rate of about 29% in ten years. With the continuous layout of "new infrastructure", the potential of 5G large-scale application will continue to be tapped, further opening up the blue ocean of 5G industry applications.

2.5G large-scale application needs to be accelerated, but challenges and risks still exist

my country has currently entered a "new track" of large-scale 5G applications, and the construction of 5G base stations and related infrastructure has entered a "new stage". Although the prospects are bright, many challenges and difficulties also need to be faced.

In terms of infrastructure construction, the construction and operation costs of 5G base stations have increased significantly compared to 4G base stations. The cost of a single 5G base station is 2-3 times that of 4G, and the energy consumption required to cover the same area is higher. The long cost recovery period also puts pressure on basic telecommunications operators to a certain extent.

In terms of application projects, 5G currently lacks "killer" applications. Many 5G applications are not "essential for 5G", or 5G applications are just "icing on the cake" rather than "a timely help", and even 4G can meet the needs. Industry insiders said that so far, there have been no "killer" applications such as short videos and video calls in the 4G era.

In terms of 5G application integration, different enterprises and industries have strong personalized demands for 5G applications, and the required communication system performance and solutions vary greatly, making it difficult to replicate and promote on a large scale based on a successful case.

3.5G scale application speeds up, the key lies in integration into thousands of industries

The key to the implementation of 5G applications lies in the large-scale transformation from To C to To B. As the 5G commercialization process deepens, 5G technology will promote the fission development of the Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other fields. It will accelerate the development of 5G in the key opportunity period of 5G development and is an important driving force for shaping a new chapter in the 5G era.

First, we still need to continue the deployment of 5G base stations to make 5G signal coverage more comprehensive so that everyone can enjoy the convenience brought by 5G. As China Telecom Chairman Ke Ruiwen pointed out at the World 5G Conference, "In public places with dense crowds, transportation hubs, and commercial buildings, these places need to achieve continuous indoor 5G coverage, and achieve continuous coverage from outdoor to indoor, and indoor to outdoor for users."

Secondly, we need to establish and improve the 5G application innovation system to promote the rapid maturity of 5G applications. We need to introduce special incentive policies, conduct extensive and in-depth research around various 5G application scenarios, promote 5G applications to deeply adapt to the personalized needs of thousands of industries, and achieve rapid maturity.

Finally, we should accelerate the promotion of applications and quickly form scale. 5G applications focus on empowering the real economy, empowering people's lives, and empowering social governance. By accelerating the promotion and integrating 5G into thousands of industries and implementing it in various fields, we can achieve breakthroughs in depth and breadth, and drive the large-scale and diversified development of 5G services and applications.