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China's three ministries plan satellite internet for rural areas by 2030
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The Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the 'Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Digital Villages (2026–2030).' The plan focuses on enhancing rural network infrastructure by deepening universal telecommunications service and the 'Broadband Frontier' initiative. It calls for advancing the deployment of 5G and gigabit optical networks in rural areas as needed. Notably, it proposes exploring the use of high-throughput satellites and low-earth orbit satellite internet to provide diverse network access services in rural and remote regions. Additionally, the plan emphasizes implementing the Smart Radio and Television Rural Project, accelerating the construction of a new radio and television network, and enriching basic viewing services and comprehensive information services in rural areas. This policy signals China's intent to bridge the digital divide in underserved areas through a mix of terrestrial and satellite-based connectivity solutions over the next five years.
Source report
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have jointly issued the "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Digital Villages (2026–2030)."
Key Measures for Rural Network Infrastructure
The plan outlines several initiatives to enhance rural network infrastructure:
- Deepen universal telecommunications service and the construction of the "Broadband Frontier"
- Advance the deployment of 5G and gigabit optical networks in rural areas as needed
- Explore the use of high-throughput satellites and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet to provide diverse network access services in rural and remote regions
- Implement the Smart Radio and Television Rural Project, accelerating the construction of a new radio and television network
- Enrich the supply of basic viewing services and comprehensive information services in rural areas
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