SHANGHAI: China is expected to become the world’s largest 5G market by 2025, accounting for 430 million 5G connections, or one-third of the global total, according to a report released on Friday
The report was released on the sidelines of the ongoing Mobile World CongressShanghai.
It emphasized that China’s pre-commercial and commercial launch footprints will also be among the largest in the world in terms of base stations.
China’s leading role in 5G is backed by a proactive government intent on delivering rapid structural change, said Mats Granryd, director general of GSMA.
“Chinese mobile operators should be encouraged to deliver what they do best in providing secure, reliable, and intelligent connectivity to businesses and enterprises across the country,” Granryd added.