China starts 3G network tests

It looks like the launch of China’s 3G is getting a little closer. According to Forbes, the country is experimenting with its own homegrown variant of 3G, TD-SCDMA, in 10 cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qinhuangdao, Tianjin, Shenyang, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Qingdao and Baoding.

According to Xinhua, the trials have been successful and the connection is “good and steady” with video calls coming off without a problem. After waiting so long for the advent of 3G, it seems, we’re almost there. The countdown to the Olympics is on – hopefully 3G will be there on the starting blocks.