China announces having the fastest internet in the world, reaching 1.2 terabits per second.
This means it is 10 times faster than its close rivals, the United States and South Korea. China would surpass current standards, achieving an ultra-fast Internet that opens new communication possibilities.
China once again surprises the world by announcing one of the most innovative technological developments in recent years: the implementation of the fastest internet globally. An advance that exceeds all expectations, becoming the first next-generation fiber service—a high-speed infrastructure that promises to revolutionize how people connect and access information.
It is a network that transmits at an impressive speed of 1.2 terabits per second. This means it is 10 times faster than its close rivals, the United States and South Korea. This is how China would surpass current standards, achieving an ultra-fast Internet that opens new possibilities for communication, data exchange, and technological innovation.
The Internet infrastructure project that will redefine the limits in China
It was activated for the first time in July and will officially launch this week, having passed all tests and demonstrated its operation while marking an important milestone in the industry. Experts had foreseen the emergence of ultrafast networks by mid-2025; however, China achieved it two years ahead of schedule, reaffirming the country's commitment and capacity for innovation.
This is part of the ambitious Future Internet Technological Infrastructure (FITI) project. Thus, it implements a backbone network that covers more than 3,000 kilometers of fiber optic cabling. It will strategically connect the cities of Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou, boosting China's digital connectivity and establishing the country as a world leader in internet technology.
A joint Internet project with China's main technological powers
This project involves collaboration between Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei Technologies, and Cernet Corporation. It was presented this week as part of a Tsinghua University press conference, where the partners highlighted their joint aspirations for the development of this technology.
This is how Wu Jianping (Project Leader, FITI) highlighted the importance of new infrastructure that would transform China with next-generation Internet technology—a significant step towards the country's digital future. On the other hand, Xu Mingwei (Representative of Tsinghua University) compared it to an ultra-fast train track, capable of replacing ten regular tracks to transport the same amount of data in a single trip.
In light of the success of the project, Wang Lei (Vice President of Huawei Technologies) came forward to share his excitement, highlighting that the network is capable of transferring data equivalent to 150 high-definition movies per second. To further illustrate its impact, he explains that you could download the entire library from platforms like Netflix in just 30 minutes.
China moves towards technological self-reliance with the FITI project
In an effort to reduce dependence on foreign technology, especially from the United States and Japan, the project is managed by the Ministry of Education and involves another 40 universities throughout the country. Its objective is to encourage the development of advanced innovations, fostering China's technological independence.
This is how China embarks on the development of its own technological components with the aim of ensuring an efficient Internet infrastructure. An initiative that would not only strengthen the country's independence but all sectors including education and research. Not to mention that it will address the growing demand for data transfer, driven by new technologies.
Which country has fastest internet?
China. They have a network capable of providing 1.2 Tbps. This means it is 10 times faster than its close rivals, the United States and South Korea.
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