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China Unveils World's First 6G Chip, Promising Faster Internet for Remote Areas
30 Aug
Summary
- 6G chip can deliver 100 Gbps speeds across wireless spectrum
- Technology aims to address digital divide in rural communities
- Concerns raised over privacy, surveillance, and environmental impact
On August 30, 2025, Chinese researchers announced the development of the world's first 6G chip, a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity in remote and underserved regions.
The new "all-frequency" 6G chip, developed by scientists from Peking University and City University of Hong Kong, is capable of delivering mobile internet speeds of over 100 gigabits per second across the entire wireless spectrum. This represents a significant improvement over current 5G technology, potentially increasing service speeds in remote areas by up to 5,000 times.
The chip's ability to seamlessly operate across low to high frequency bands, including those commonly used in remote regions, is expected to help address the persistent digital divide between urban and rural communities. With the 6G chip, the transmission of a 50GB high-definition 8K movie could be completed in just a matter of seconds, making high-speed internet more accessible to underserved populations.
However, the introduction of 6G technology has also raised concerns among critics. Both 5G and 6G have faced criticism over potential health risks from increased electromagnetic radiation, especially at higher frequency bands. Additionally, the growing connectivity and data transmission capabilities of these technologies have sparked fears over cybersecurity vulnerabilities, surveillance, and data privacy issues.
The environmental impact of expanding 6G infrastructure and the risk of further exacerbating inequality by leaving some rural areas behind are also issues that will need to be addressed as this new technology is rolled out.
