MIIT sets out dual gigabit network action plan

摘要

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued its 'Dual Gigabit Network Coordinated Development Action Plan (2021-2023)', setting out targets and planned works for the extension of the 'dual gigabit network' - the combination of gigabit fiber-optic and 5G infrastructures - over the next three years. Broadly, the strategy aims to promote development and take up of innovative applications and solutions for key industries and end users through construction of new facilities and upgrades to existing systems. A key element of the strategy is to promote the 'complementary advantages' of the two network types, highlighting the strength of fiber-optic systems within 'indoor and complex environments with large transmission bandwidth, strong anti-interference and microsecond-level connection' alongside 5G's flexibility, mobility and capacity to support a large number of connections.