Chinese giants team up to launch 10gbps internet

China Unicom and Huawei have teamed up to launch a 10-gigabit broadband network in Xiong’an, Hebei province, powered by 50G-PON (Passive Optical Network) technology, which enables internet speeds of up to 10Gbps.

The new network delivers download speeds of 9,834 Mbps and upload speeds of 1,008 Mbps, with latency reduced to just 3 milliseconds.

Through this upgrade, a 90GB 8K movie can be downloaded in 72 seconds, while a 20GB 4K film takes under 20 seconds.

The high-speed network supports advanced technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, cloud gaming, remote surgeries, smart city systems, and real-time agricultural monitoring.

This digital upgrade is part of China’s broader national strategy to improve internet infrastructure. The 10G internet rollout began in Sunan County and Xiong’an, with plans to expand to major cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Using existing fibre-optic cables, 50G-PON allows for these upgrades without needing major infrastructure changes.

China is aligning with global efforts to advance next-gen internet access. Its new 10G network ranks among the fastest in the world, especially compared to average speeds of 300–500 Mbps in countries like the UAE and Qatar.

No pricing has been revealed yet, and more details on commercial availability are expected soon.