Temporary licenses for 5G get govt nod

Minister says that efforts will also be stepped up to develop related hardware

The nation will grant temporary 5G licenses this year to promote the application and construction of fifth-generation mobile communication technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the nation's top industry regulator, said on Thursday.

Minister of Industry and Information Technology Miao Wei said temporary 5G licenses will be issued in a number of cities to enable the large-scale construction of 5G networks in key cities and regions.