Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2025 Nominee

An Innovative Fusion Network of "5G+satellite" , Eliminate the Media Information Gap in Remote Areas


Description

China is committed to providing and improving media services such as video, television, and has carried out multiple communication and cultural projects, but due to its vast territory, there are still areas with poor network coverage in rural and remote areas,
Since 2023, China Broadnet puts forward a "5G+satellite" project, deployed thousands of "5G+ live broadcast satellite terminal product" as a new integrated terminal products, and provides integrated services of media and comprehensive information, committing to promote the construction of radio and television public services in remote areas.
The project is in line with the initiative of WSIS Action C16, and promote public services such as radio and television, information and communication, and culture in border areas through low-cost and high-efficiency programs , which helps to reduce carbon emissions. The technical of the project is feasible, and has relevant demand in global to replicate.

Project website

http://www.dvbcn.com/p/138270.html


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C9. Media 2025
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
  • Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Coverage
  • China

Status

Ongoing

Start date

February 2023

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Youth
  • Older persons
  • Women
  • Indigenous and nomadic peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • The unemployed
  • The poor
  • Refugees and internally displaced people
  • Remote and rural communities

Replicability

a. The "5G+satellite" project combines a variety of mature technologies, including cable, 5G mobile communication and satellite communication technologies. These techniques have been widely used and validated globally, improving the technical likelihood of projects being replicated.
b. The global market has relevant demand for media and video services, especially in areas such as remote areas, rural areas and islands where media services is difficult to achieve. The project provides a feasible solution, and the market demand provides a broad market space for the project to replicate.
c. Many national and regional governments have formulated policies to promote ICT innovation and application for media, video, culture, economic growth, and sustainable development. These policies provide strong support for the replication of the project.


Sustainability

The "5G+satellite" project is highly relevant to the WSIS Action C16, and its sustainability is supported and guaranteed by various aspects. Through technical complementarity, policy support, international cooperation, and a comprehensive consideration of economic feasibility and social impact, the project is expected to achieve long-term, stable development and contribute to the sustainable development of the global information society.
For example, the project can improve video and cultural communication conditions in remote areas, promote the sharing and balanced development of medical, live education, and other resources, and improve people's quality of life and happiness.


WSIS values promotion

a. Promote access to information and transparency. Projects can improve the public's ability to access government information and increase the transparency of policy making, thereby promoting community members to understand and monitor government activities. \ b. Support education and knowledge sharing. The project provides services such as live video streaming and 5G communication in remote areas, which is in line with the goals of education and knowledge sharing in the WSIS action line. c. Strengthen community governance and community-level services. The project focuses on the difficulties of access to radio, television and communications in remote areas, which aligns with the WSIS Action line's goals of strengthening community governance and providing grassroots services.


Entity name

China Broadcasting Network Group Corporation Ltd.

Entity country—type

China Civil Society

Entity website

http://www.cbn.cn/