One year has passed since China's 5G license issuance, and these opportunities and challenges are becoming clearer

With the extensive publicity of the media and the rapid landing of terminals such as 5G smartphones, the public is becoming more and more familiar with "5G". So, where are the advantages of 5G? To put it in a figurative way, the upgrade from 4G to 5G is like upgrading from a national highway to a highway, and it is a highway without congestion. In this case, just like transportation and logistics can flow faster and more efficiently, data information can also be transmitted faster and more efficiently with the help of 5G networks.

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Therefore, 5G is included in the scope of "new infrastructure" announced by the National Development and Reform Commission and is the core of communication infrastructure. Vigorously promoting the development and construction of 5G will greatly consolidate the foundation of my country's communications and information industries, and provide solid support for the popularization and commercialization of new generation information technology and the accelerated transformation of traditional industries. At present, one year has passed since the issuance of 5G licenses in my country. What opportunities and challenges does the development of 5G in China face?

5G construction is accelerating

In view of the huge advantages and market potential of 5G, countries around the world have increased their investment in the 5G field and accelerated the layout of their own 5G industries and the construction of 5G networks. At present, a few countries such as South Korea and China have launched 5G commercial use, while European and American countries are accelerating the deployment of 5G. Of course, many other countries are also promoting the development and application of 5G in their own ways.

Among the world's major 5G equipment suppliers, China's Huawei has a greater advantage, and ZTE also has certain strengths, so China's 5G construction and deployment are at the forefront of the world. With the strong support of national policies, my country's 5G base station construction continues to accelerate. So far, more than 200,000 base stations have been built, and it is expected that more than 600,000 base stations will be built this year.

The large-scale development of 5G construction has made the domestic 5G industry chain more complete and mature, the upstream and downstream cooperation has become closer, and the market development has also been impressive. At the same time, smart terminal products represented by 5G mobile phones are constantly entering the market, providing a key channel for the popularization and commercial use of 5G networks.

Clear implementation scenario

5G mobile phones are the main commercial scenario of 5G for consumers, but relatively speaking, 5G has greater potential in industrial commercialization. On the 5G highway, many cars are suitable for driving, and in the initial stage, the more suitable ones are undoubtedly the industrial Internet, Internet of Vehicles, telemedicine and other types of "vehicles".

Nowadays, the trend of intelligence, digitization and networking in the industrial field is sweeping the world, and the output value of the industrial Internet is rising day by day, reflecting strong growth momentum. According to relevant statistical agencies, the annual output value of the industrial Internet will reach 225 billion US dollars in 2020. The application of 5G will bring direct benefits to the development of the industrial Internet and will promote better performance of the industrial Internet industry and market.

The same is true for the Internet of Vehicles. With the intelligent connected car industry accelerating, the rise of vehicle-road collaboration, and the industry trend of autonomous driving being implemented, the application of 5G will not only provide support for the upgrading of Internet of Vehicles technology, but also help to solve the safety bottleneck of autonomous driving. In addition, the beneficial impact of 5G technology on telemedicine is self-evident.

Integration and development are not easy

It can be seen that as an "infrastructure", the great value of 5G lies in making many impossible things possible. Whether it is the industrial Internet, Internet of Vehicles, telemedicine, ultra-high-definition video, VR/AR, etc., the key is to integrate with 5G and achieve the effect of "1+1>2". Only by smoothly integrating with all walks of life can the value of 5G be truly reflected.

However, the integration of 5G and the industry is not easy. On the one hand, the application of 5G networks and industries needs to be accurately connected and continuously improved according to the actual situation of the industry, and adjustments must be made in various links such as product design, industry standards, and quality systems. If they are simply and roughly "blended", there will inevitably be a phenomenon of "not adapting to the local environment", which will affect the substantial promotion of "5G+".

On the other hand, the integration of 5G and various fields is also facing the dilemma of lack of compound talents. The existing talent resources cannot meet the needs of the integration process, which to some extent hinders the integration and application of 5G. Only by effectively solving the talent shortage and bringing more professional compound talents to related industries can "5G+" get on the "fast track".