Why did China Radio and Television get the 5G license?

      China Radio and Television, the full name of which is China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd., is responsible for the relevant business of cable television networks across the country. China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd. was officially registered and established on April 17, 2014 with a registered capital of 4.5 billion yuan. It is a national cable television network company that is one of the main bodies of the three-network integration pilot project in my country. Its importance is self-evident.

　　So what is the integration of three networks? The integration of three networks refers to the process in which the telecommunications network, radio and television network, and the Internet evolve into broadband communication network, digital television network, and next-generation Internet. Through technical transformation, the three networks have become more consistent in terms of technical functions, business scope, network interconnection, resource sharing, and can provide users with a variety of services such as voice, data, and radio and television.

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　　The integration of three networks does not mean the physical integration of the three networks, but mainly refers to the integration of high-level business applications. After the integration of three networks, users no longer need to use separate lines for television and telephone, but can obtain all services through one line. In other words, ordinary users can complete almost all daily information processing such as surfing the Internet, watching TV, and making phone calls through one network, which also means that digital life will enter the homes of ordinary people. And China Radio and Television is one of the main players in the realization of all this.

　　Why did China Radio and Television obtain a 5G license?

　　To look at this issue, we need to look back further. First, whether it has the basis for obtaining a 5G license, and second, what its development prospects are.

　　On March 7, 2016, China Radio and Television submitted application materials for a basic telecommunications business license to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, applying to operate domestic Internet data transmission services and domestic communications facilities services nationwide. On May 5, 2016, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a "Basic Telecommunications Business License" to China Radio and Television, approving China Radio and Television to operate domestic Internet data transmission services and domestic communications facilities services nationwide. It also allowed China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd. to authorize its holding subsidiary China Cable Television Network Co., Ltd. to operate the above two basic telecommunications services nationwide. This means that China Radio and Television has become the fourth largest basic telecommunications operator after China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom.

5G

　　On November 22, 2018, at the "On-site Meeting on Promoting the Construction of 'Smart Radio and Television' Nationwide", Nie Chenxi, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the State Administration of Radio and Television, said in his speech, "The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has agreed to the participation of China Radio and Television Network in 5G construction, and State Grid Corporation is applying for mobile communications qualifications and 5G licenses." Moreover, in the future 5G construction, China Radio and Television has unique advantages. The frequency, technology, industry and other resource advantages of radio and television, especially the precious content resources and cultural creativity advantages will give China Radio and Television's 5G construction an even greater boost.

　　In terms of content resources, for example, in 4K, the radio and television industry has strong industry appeal and content production capabilities. In October 2018, China Central Radio and Television established the first 4K TV channel in China. This is a breakthrough from scratch in the field of ultra-high definition, and it has played a clear demonstration and leading role in the entire industry. Just as the development of an industry is driven by both technology and industry demand, the launch of the 4K channel of the Central Radio and Television Station is equivalent to connecting the entire industrial chain and sounding the clarion call for the development of the entire industrial chain.

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　　In terms of cultural creativity, at the 5G license issuance conference, Zhao Jingchun, chairman of China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd., said that China Radio and Television will cooperate with other 5G operators and tower companies to build and share, and give full play to the advantages of radio and television media and content, cultural and creative science and technology. So what are the advantages? Zeng Qingjun, deputy general manager of China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd., said, "The national radio and television industry will take advantage of the opportunity of 5G license issuance to build a modern communication network with a high starting point. This network is different from the other three operating organizations. Our 5G network will be a high-starting and high-tech 5G network that brings together modern communications and Internet of Things services for radio and television, so that the majority of users can truly experience the smart radio and television services brought by modern ultra-high-definition television and modern Internet of Things, and even socialized smart city services, which can enable China's technology industry services to promote the overall leadership of 5G." In addition, the launch of the 4K channel of the Central Radio and Television Station has also played a good role in boosting the research and development and industrialization of key equipment for the entire industry, especially the production and supply of content.

　　Summarize

　　From this point of view, China Radio and Television has a very obvious advantage in terms of content, especially after the arrival of 5G. Radio and Television can start from the aspects of 5G+AI, 5G+AR/VR, 5G+IoT, etc., and bring content resources to the extreme, bringing users a 5G network experience that is different from the three major operators. With the wired network resources that have spread all over the country, China Radio and Television can also do many things that traditional operators cannot do. By building a "set-top box" in the 5G era, with the family living room or bedroom as the center, it provides users with the highest quality 4K audio-visual content, VR/AR content, and enhances the immersive experience of radio and television users. Through the above explanations, it can be seen that it is not surprising that China Radio and Television can obtain a 5G license!