The "Twelfth Five-Year" Plan for the Communications Industry and the Internet

Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially released the “Twelfth Five-year Development Plan for the Communications Industry” and the “Twelfth Five-year Development Plan for the Internet Industry”. The "Twelfth Five-Year Plan for Development of the Communications Industry" pointed out that the pilot will gradually expand the breadth and scope of the Tri-Network Convergence pilot, and promote the two-way entry of radio and television and telecom services. The “Twelfth Five-Year Development Plan for the Internet Industry” stated that the overall upgrading of industrial upgrading from the aspects of the network, market, and technology environment will play a more significant role in serving the people’s livelihood.

The "Twelfth Five-Year Development Plan for the communications industry" pointed out that it will promote the two-way entry of broadcasting and television services. Actively promote the implementation of the State Council's requirements for triple play, and issue corresponding business licenses to enterprises that meet the conditions for licensing. The organization conducts a summary evaluation of the implementation effect of the pilot areas, and focuses on assessing the implementation status of pilot business types, operation methods, and supporting measures. Based on the pilot conditions, on the basis of summarizing the assessments, the breadth and scope of the pilots will be gradually expanded, and the two-way entry of radio and television and telecommunication services will be promoted.

The "Twelfth Five-Year Development Plan for the Internet Industry" pointed out that in the development of the Internet industry, as of 2015, the average income of the Internet service industry has increased by more than 25% annually and exceeded 600 billion yuan. Internet companies directly absorb more than 2.3 million jobs, and Internet-based public management and social service capabilities have increased significantly. Breakthroughs have been made in mobile smart phone operating systems, cloud computing, and emerging Internet application technologies. The ability to independently develop the Internet, including core network devices, smart terminals, basic software, and core chips, has improved significantly.