Chinese telcos expect to deploy 8,000 5G outdoor base stations in Shanghai this year, as part of efforts to boost 5G networks in this city, local news agency Xinhua reported.
Shanghai will focus on advancing digital transformation and accelerate the construction of a digital hub, said the city’s mayor Gong Zheng.
The official added that Shanghai will further develop the city’s digital economy this year by focusing on key areas such as smart factories, industrial Internet, and e-commerce platforms.
