According to Yang Pengfei, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province, said that Guangdong's authorities have recently issued new measures to promote information services and consumption during the pandemic.

In 2020, Guangdong will invest over 50 billion yuan in new information infrastructure, speed up the construction of 5G networks, and strive to build 60,000 5G base stations across the province. Moreover, the province will further develop infrastructure in rural areas, increasing network speed, and reducing charges for connectivity.

Guangdong plans to increase the utilisation of 5G mobile phone and 4K/8K Ultra high-definition television.

Information service providers are encouraged to offer discounts and promotions such as trade in schemes. It is predicted that 5G individual user's consumption will create 10 trillion yuan of revenue in the province this year.

To further upgrade utilisation of digital government services, the province will develop new sectors, including ‘Smart Health Care’ and ‘Smart Education’.

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