# 3G Sunset

The Great Sunset: China’s 3G Retirement Accelerates as 5G Users Surpass 1.2 Billion

China Unicom has fully shut down its 3G network in Zhejiang province, marking a major milestone in China's national plan to retire legacy telecommunications infrastructure. As 5G users across the country exceed 1.2 billion, the industry is now pivoting toward 6G development and total digital modernization.