By tf-lawyer.com On October 17th, the Tibet Autonomous Region’s Communications Administration announced that the application for a national-level internet backbone direct connection point in Lhasa has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China.
Can you explain the significance of the national-level internet backbone direct connection point? This facility serves as a crucial communications hub, designed to aggregate and streamline internet traffic not only within the region but across the nation. The Communications Administration highlighted that once the Lhasa backbone direct connection point is operational, it will not only enhance internet performance but also effectively attract internet industry investments to Tibet.
Looking ahead, what has been accomplished in terms of 5G network coverage in the region? As of September 2024, Tibet has achieved full 5G network coverage in townships, with 56.8% of administrative villages now connected to the 5G network. The total investment in the information and communications industry for 5G construction has reached 4.32 billion RMB, resulting in the establishment of 15,177 5G base stations. Additionally, the number of 5G mobile terminal connections has reached 2.656 million, translating to roughly 41.6 base stations per 10,000 people in the region.
