China Takes the Early Lead: World’s First 6G Test Network Unveiled

On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, a group of researchers led by Professor Zhang Ping, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, announced the world’s first field test network for 6G communication and intelligence integration.

According to reports, the network’s communication metrics, such as capacity, coverage, and efficiency, improved tenfold. It provides a platform for research institutions to develop 6G technologies. China expects to commercialize 6G by 2030.