Citywide Celebration: Nanjing Mobile 5G-A Eliminates Waiting for Passion

On August 17th, the Jiangsu Provincial City Football League match between Nanjing and Yancheng concluded at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Stadium. Supported by China Mobile’s cutting-edge 5G-A technology, the event extended far beyond the stadium, blanketing the city and allowing every expression of passion for football to be instantly transmitted and unleashed without latency.

Stadium Core: Real-Time Revelry for 60,000 Fans

As the first 5G-A smart stadium in Jiangsu Province, the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center showcased its robust network capacity. In the 48 hours leading up to the match, China Mobile expanded base stations and optimized the network. Leveraging Wireless AI Intelligent Scheduling, 16×16 rectangular beamforming antennas, and D-MIMO technology, the company precisely controlled signal beams, significantly enhancing signal strength in the spectator areas.

During the game, with over 60,000 fans simultaneously engaging in high-definition video streaming, WeChat Moments interactions, and mobile payments, the network remained remarkably stable and seamless. China Mobile provided a complimentary 5G-A stadium package to fans, offering premium speeds of up to 150Mbps uplink and 2Gbps downlink. This allowed fans to instantly share videos of goal-scoring moments on social media, fueling the excitement. The smooth mobile payment experience ensured fans didn’t miss a single play due to transaction delays.

City Infrastructure: Fueling Passion on the Go

The 5G-A network at transportation hubs like high-speed rail and subway stations ensured that fans’ enthusiasm remained high during their commute. Nanjing South Railway Station achieved full 5G-A network coverage, with three-carrier aggregation technology in the waiting areas and beamforming antennas on the platforms. This guaranteed seamless video viewing and conferencing, allowing fans traveling from afar to stay up-to-date on the match.

Nanjing Metro Line 5, the first line to be covered by 5G-A from its launch, employs distributed Massive MIMO technology and multi-carrier aggregation. This enables passengers to enjoy low-latency, high-definition streaming of pre-game highlights and football games while on the move. Many fans reported that the viewing experience on the subway was nearly identical to being at the stadium, ensuring their passion never wavered.

Cultural and Tourism Fusion: Synchronized Passion in a Blend of Tradition and Modernity

The 5G-A network at popular scenic spots such as the Confucius Temple, Laomen East, and Wutong Avenue seamlessly integrated match viewing with cultural and tourism experiences. Despite the dense crowds, AR navigation and mobile payments were completed in a flash. During the night cruise on the Qinhuai River, the light show and 8K live broadcast of the match were simultaneously transmitted. This allowed tourists to immerse themselves in the city’s ancient charm while experiencing the thrills of the game, creating a unique blend of history and modernity.

Second Viewing Locations: Remote Revelry for Fans Without Tickets

For fans unable to attend the match in person, the second viewing locations in business districts, plazas, bars, and campuses offered an equally exciting experience. At fan hubs such as Hexi Huacai Tiandi and Gulou Shuimu Qinhuai, 5G-A technology enabled real-time viewing of high-definition match coverage. The cheers that erupted after each goal at the viewing locations mirrored the excitement at the stadium. Even at home, fans could enjoy the ‘Jiangsu Super League’ action through China Mobile’s internet television service. The ultra-high-definition picture quality transformed living rooms into immersive stadiums, ensuring every exciting moment was delivered with breathtaking impact.

China Mobile’s 5G-A network transformed this football match into a city-wide, high-speed extravaganza, allowing every expression of passion to be instantly transmitted and unleashed from the stadium to every corner of the city. Looking ahead, as 5G-A networks become even more widespread, more aspects of daily life will transition into a “no-wait” experience, ensuring that passions are always connected.