By 2020, the whole country will have Internet access
By 2020, China intends to cover the country’s entire territory with Wi-Fi network. This is provided for in the government's new national program that, once realized, will give China the largest network of broadband Internet, imena.ua reports.
The State Council of China is currently considering the program the development of broadband Internet access as a national strategy, and announced the schedule for its implementation over the next eight years.
The National Strategy will be implemented in three stages. In 2013 efforts will mainly aimed at increasing the coverage of fiber optic networks and third generation mobile communication.
The coverage itself will be expanded in 2014-2015. Upgrading of broadband network and technology will be the main objective for 2016-2020.
