China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has officially approved the use of experimental frequency spectrum in the 6 GHz band, giving the green light to large-scale field trials of sixth-generation networks.
As reported by CCTV+, the decision marks a major milestone in the evolution of telecommunications. Research into 6G communications is now moving beyond closed scientific laboratories into real-world environments — including busy city streets and major industrial facilities.
The mid-band frequency range selected for the trials is considered by industry experts to be a scarce, high-speed, and exceptionally high-quality resource. It provides wide-area coverage, enormous data transmission capacity, and extremely reliable signal performance at the same time.
The main practical advantage of this spectrum is its seamless compatibility with the existing 5G infrastructure. This will allow global operators to use established manufacturing capabilities, significantly reduce deployment costs for new networks, and make the future transition for users as smooth and unnoticeable as possible.
China has now officially launched the second phase of technical testing. During the first phase, successfully completed in 2025, the country’s leading scientists created a massive technological reserve consisting of more than 300 protected patents and key technological solutions.
The new government authorization will encourage domestic enterprises to accelerate preparations across the entire production chain. Factories are expected to quickly begin manufacturing the first commercial chips, specialized terminals, and new-generation measuring equipment.
Leading academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences agree that the development roadmap for sixth-generation wireless communications is already clearly defined. According to international forecasts, the global standardization process is expected to complete the first official version of 6G standards in about two years.
Manufacturers will then need additional time to release the first commercially available consumer products and gadgets. The official commercial launch of 6G networks worldwide is expected around 2030. The allocation of these scarce frequencies places China on the final stretch of the global technological race, laying a solid foundation for the future digital economy, autonomous transport, and smart cities.
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