Yes, it’s true that China has introduced 10G internet service.

In April 2025, China launched its first commercial 10-Gigabit (10G) broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, and also in Xiong’an New Area. This was a collaborative effort between Huawei and China Unicom.

Here are some key facts about this development:

• Speed: The network aims to deliver download speeds of up to 9,834 Mbps (nearly 10 Gbps) and upload speeds of around 1,008 Mbps, with a very low latency of just 3 milliseconds.
• Technology: It’s powered by 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, which significantly enhances data transmission over existing fiber-optic infrastructure. This means it’s a fixed-line broadband service, not a mobile network like 5G.
• Impact: This level of speed is expected to support advanced applications like 8K video streaming, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), cloud computing, telemedicine, remote education, and smart city initiatives. For example, a 20GB 4K movie could be downloaded in under 20 seconds.
• Global Position: This launch positions China at the forefront of global broadband technology, surpassing many other countries in commercially available top speeds.

While it’s currently available in specific areas, it marks a significant step forward in internet infrastructure and demonstrates China’s push in next-generation connectivity.