World’s First 10G Internet Network, world record set in China

April 28, 2025
World’s First 10G Internet Network, world record set in China

Sunan County, Hebei Province, China--Chinese telecom heavyweight Huawei and state-run operator China Unicom had launched a commercial 10-Gigabit (10G) broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, marking a significant development in next-generation internet infrastructure; real-world tests recorded download speeds of up to 9,834 Megabits per second (Mbps), upload speeds reaching 1,008 Mbps, and latency as low as 3 milliseconds, thus setting the new world record for the World’s First 10G Internet Network, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

World’s First 10G Internet Network, world record set in China

"China has launched the world’s first commercial 10-Gigabit (10G) broadband network, marking a significant development in next-generation internet infrastructure. The network went live in Sunan County, Hebei Province, as a joint initiative between state-owned telecom operator China Unicom and technology firm Huawei," The Express Tribune reports.

"According to the companies, the system is based on 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, which dramatically boosts data transmission across existing fibre-optic cables.



"Real-world tests recorded download speeds of up to 9,834 Megabits per second (Mbps), upload speeds reaching 1,008 Mbps, and latency as low as 3 milliseconds. These figures reflect a tenfold improvement over conventional 1G broadband services."

World’s First 10G Internet Network, world record set in China

"The breakthrough, achieved in Sunan County of Hebei province, marks a major leap in internet connectivity, promising lightning-fast speeds that could redefine how people work, play, and communicate online," the News 18 reports.

"The 10G broadband service is the result of a collaboration between Chinese telecom heavyweight Huawei and state-run operator China Unicom. According to a report by The Economic Times, the network is capable of delivering download speeds of up to 9,834 megabits per second (Mbps), essentially 10 gigabits per second (Gbps), while upload speeds can reach 1,008 Mbps. More impressively, latency is reportedly as low as 0.003 seconds, a feature critical for real-time applications.



"This ultra-high-speed service is powered by next-generation 50G passive optical network (PON) technology, which significantly enhances data transmission over existing fibre-optic infrastructure. In simple terms, it’s a major upgrade to current broadband backbones, capable of handling enormous volumes of data with unprecedented efficiency."

World’s First 10G Internet Network, world record set in China

"China has taken a significant step in internet infrastructure by launching what is being described as the world’s first commercially viable 10G broadband network.Developed in collaboration between Huawei and the state-run China Unicom, the new high-speed network is now operational in Xiong’an, a smart megacity located roughly 70 miles southwest of Beijing in Hebei Province," the MSN reports.


"The newly deployed 10G network represents a culmination of advanced engineering and national strategy. It utilizes 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, which significantly enhances data transmission capabilities over traditional fiber-optic systems.


"The implications of this network extend well beyond consumer internet access. In fields like virtual and augmented reality, telemedicine, and remote education, such connectivity can drastically improve functionality and user experience."

World’s First 10G Internet Network, world record set in China

"While much of the world is still adjusting to the roll-out of 5G, China has quietly taken a significant step forward, launching the world's first 10G network. This development, rolled out in Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province, positions China ahead of the global curve in terms of internet infrastructure and sets a new standard for what high-speed connectivity could look like in the near future," the Gizbot reports.

"At its core, the 10G network represents the next leap in broadband technology, offering speeds that dwarf what most users experience today.


"According to initial reports, China's new network delivers download speeds of up to 9834 Mbps and upload speeds around 1008 Mbps. To put that into perspective, these speeds could allow someone to download roughly nine full HD movies in a single second-a staggering leap over current broadband or mobile speeds."

Photos: World’s First 10G Internet Network, world record set in China

(1) Instagram

(2) Huawei and China Unicom have activated the network in the Xiong’an area near Beijing. Download speeds reach up to 9,834 Mbps, upload speeds — 1,008 Mbps, with a latency of just 3 milliseconds. This kind of internet can download an 8K movie in just 72 seconds. The technology opens up new possibilities for VR, AR, and cloud services. Photo: NEXTA

(3) The 10G broadband network is expected to support a wide range of high-bandwidth applications, including cloud computing, virtual and augmented reality, 8K video streaming, and smart home systems. Photos: Times Now

(4) Arab Times

(5) Marksmen Daily

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