Chinese Collaboration Achieves Over Tenfold Increase in Internet Speed
In a groundbreaking collaboration between Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei Technologies, and Cernet Corporation, China has unveiled what is claimed to be the ‘world’s fastest internet’ network, boasting an extraordinary transmission speed of 1.2 terabits per second. This remarkable achievement surpasses the speed of most current major internet routes by over ten times, setting a new standard in global internet capabilities.
Spanning over 3,000 kilometers, the network seamlessly connects Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou through an extensive optical fiber cabling system. With the capacity to transmit data at an astonishing 1.2 terabits (1,200 gigabits) per second, this revolutionary initiative significantly outpaces the majority of the world’s Internet backbone networks, which typically operate at 100 gigabits per second. Even the recently transitioned fifth-generation Internet2 in the United States operates at 400 gigabits per second.
China’s Future Internet Technology Infrastructure
The Beijing-Wuhan-Guangzhou connection is a pivotal component of China’s Future Internet Technology Infrastructure (FITI), a decade-long initiative representing the latest evolution of the national China Education and Research Network (Cernet). Officially launched after successful activation in July, the network has not only surpassed all operational tests but has also proven to be a reliable and high-speed solution.
Describing the network’s capabilities, Huawei Technologies vice-president Wang Lei emphasized its ability to transfer data equivalent to “150 high-definition films in just one second,” showcasing its unparalleled data transfer capacity.
Domestically Produced Technology
Notably, all software and hardware components of the system have been domestically produced, marking a significant stride in China’s technological prowess and self-reliance in advancing critical infrastructure.
Future Prospects
Wu Jianping, project leader of FITI from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, hailed the superfast line as not only a successful operation but also as a technological milestone providing China with the foundation to build an even faster internet. Xu Mingwei of Tsinghua University likened the new internet backbone to a superfast train track, replacing the need for 10 regular tracks to carry the same amount of data, resulting in a more cost-effective and manageable system.
As China continues to lead the charge in advancing internet technologies, this achievement underscores the nation’s commitment to shaping the future of global connectivity.
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