Huawei is set to enter the 5G era earlier than expected. In terms of 5G commercialization, Huawei has invested less than RMB 4 billion in research and development. According to the latest updates on Huawei's 5G deployment, it is anticipated that real 5G commercial products will be launched by mid-2018. In 2017, Huawei allocated 5 billion yuan to 5G R&D, marking the company's largest investment ever in this area. The company is also closely following the global 5G standardization timeline, with plans to submit commercial 5G products after June 2018.
Chen Yizhen, vice president of Huawei’s 5G products, shared these insights during his speech titled "Promoting 5G Technology to Seize the World’s First Opportunity" at the Shanghai Global Internet of Things Summit. He emphasized that the progress of 5G R&D and commercialization will significantly impact the development of the IoT industry. Countries worldwide are viewing 5G as a strategic sector for future growth.
In his speech, Chen outlined three key directions for future 5G development: ultra-wideband applications, multi-access applications, and short-latency, high-reliability connection applications. Currently, 5G networks are being deployed globally, with Japan and South Korea leading the way. South Korea aims to roll out large-scale national 5G networks by the end of next year. Meanwhile, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is urging the country’s three major telecom operators to collaborate with chip manufacturers to achieve nationwide coverage, especially in densely populated urban areas. This includes specific requirements for spectrum allocation, funding, and a clear timeline for implementation.
Chen also provided an update on Huawei’s 5G progress, stating that the core network is expected to be finalized by June next year. By the end of 2019, the Internet of Things (IoT) connections will be officially frozen. The pace of standardization has exceeded Huawei’s initial expectations, and the company plans to mass-produce 5G chips once the standards are finalized. Real 5G commercial products are still expected to be submitted after June 2018.
In 2017, Huawei Guangguang invested RMB 4 billion in 5G technology R&D, though this figure does not include the resources dedicated to standardization efforts. Chen acknowledged that future 5G development will face several challenges, particularly in improving spectral efficiency by three times within limited space and boosting user experience speeds by tenfold. Additionally, ensuring a strong return on investment (ROI) for operators remains a significant concern.
The biggest challenge for 5G, according to Chen, is spectrum management. Every operator wants access to available spectrum, and two key technologies are crucial for improving efficiency. One is large bandwidth, which allows for better personal user experiences and broader connectivity. The second is the use of multiple antennas to enhance spectral efficiency per Hertz. However, spectrum allocation remains a complex and difficult task in practice.
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