Chinese operators have already deployed 100,000 5G base stations in Shandong Province, covering the urban areas of all its county-level areas, local news agency Xinhua reported.
Shandong is China’s second largest Province in terms of population.
According to the report, Shandong has invested CNY8.37 billion ($1.3 billion) this year to construct 5G infrastructure and implement 5G applications. Also, the number of 5G subscribers in the province has reached more than 29 million.
By the end of 2025, Shandong is expected to have more than 250,000 5G base stations, expanding the 5G services to all its villages, according to the report.
