2 weeks Ago By Ayushi Jain
Huawei and China Unicom have launched a 10G broadband service which uses 50G-PON technology. It offers speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second which is way faster than traditional fibre networks. China’s rollout of 10G broadband is part of a bigger national strategy to upgrade its digital infrastructure and lead in global tech innovation.
Just when many of us are getting used to the speed of 5G, China has taken a massive leap ahead. Imagine downloading an entire movie in just seconds or playing high-end games without a single lag. Well, that’s now a reality in China’s Xiong’an district with a new 10G broadband network.
Huawei and China Unicom have launched the 10G broadband service which uses 50G-PON technology. Located in Hebei province, Xiong’an is now home to one of the fastest internet networks in the world, with speeds reaching up to 10 gigabits per second which is way faster than traditional fibre networks. Also read: Samsung One UI 7 update India release timeline, eligible devices, features and everything else we know But this network isn’t just about lightning-fast downloads or smooth 8K video streaming.
It’s also built for the future — where virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), cloud gaming, smart cities, and even self-driving cars will need powerful, low-latency connections to work properly. This isn’t just a local upgrade. China’s rollout of 10G broadband is part of a bigger national strategy to upgrade its digital infrastructure and lead in global tech innovation.
By building this kind of network early, the country is preparing for technologies that require high-speed, always-on internet. For developers and tech creators, it opens up exciting possibilities. Now they can build new types of apps and services that work in real time without worrying about lag or delays caused by slow internet.
Also read: No more FASTags? India to roll out GPS-based toll collection from May 1 While most countries are still expanding their 5G coverage or upgrading basic broadband, China is setting new standards. The 10G network is a glimpse into what the future of the internet could look like. Also read: Google found guilty of ad monopoly abuse, may face ad business split Tech news writer by day, BGMI player by night.
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