Promising lightning-fast speeds and ultra-low latency, this next-gen network was jointly developed by tech giant Huawei and telecom provider China Unicom.

Built on cutting-edge 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, the system offers download speeds up to 9,834 Mbps, uploads at 1,008 Mbps, and latency as low as 3 milliseconds. It marks a dramatic jump from traditional gigabit internet, moving users into the era of true 10G broadband.

During pilot testing, users streamed 8K ultra-HD video, ran smart home devices, and played cloud-based games in real time — all without lag.

Unlike 5G mobile internet, 10G broadband refers to fixed-line connections, delivering unparalleled stability and speed. For perspective, a 20GB 4K movie that normally takes 10 minutes to download on a 1Gbps connection now takes under 20 seconds on the 10G network.

China plans to roll out the technology to 168 locations nationwide, reinforcing its lead in digital infrastructure. This launch comes on the heels of other innovations, including the deployment of a satellite to test space-based internet technologies.

The future of ultra-fast, high-performance internet is here — and China just hit the launch button.