Shanghai to Unveil 4G Handsets
Shou Ziqi, chair of the Shanghai Science and Technology Committee, revealed yesterday that 4G mobile handsets with 100Mbps download speeds are soon to be revealed. Wang Jing, a member of the 863 Program’s Telecom Sector Experts Group, explained that a live testing system with 4G mobile telecom features has been completed, and six base stations have been put in place. Four of these are in built-up areas, with two on elevated highways. Speeds of 100Mbps can be achieved in 90% of areas covered, allowing the broadcast of multiple HDTV channels and high-definition video calls.
