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China puts one-number 5G service across Yangtze ships
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's Yangtze River Administration has activated a vessel-specific 5G communications system called Yangtze New Link Number, covering over 95% of the river's main stem with more than 5,200 China Mobile 5G base stations, enrolling five shipping companies as pilot users to test the system before wider rollout.
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You can now reach ships on the Yangtze with a single 5G account that connects all onboard devices, cutting operator complexity and costs. If your tech serves marine comms or fleet management in China, there is a new connectivity standard setting a base requirement.
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