Where are Palestine Communications 5G base stations deployed

4 FAQs about Where are Palestine Communications 5G base stations deployed

Why are Palestinians not able to access 3G & 4G?

Still, Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza face significant barriers to digital access imposed by the Israeli occupation. In the West Bank, the Israeli government imposed restrictions on Palestinian telecommunications companies that were only granted access to 3G technology in 2018 and 4G in early 2023.

How many 5G base stations are there in the world?

In addition, a total of 819,000 5G base stations have been built by these three telecom giants, accounting for 70% of the world's total. As China has played a leading role in 5G technology, its 5G development has extraordinary significance for other countries.

What happened to the telecommunications infrastructure in Gaza?

Since the siege on Gaza began in 2006, the Israeli government has deliberately targeted the area's telecommunications infrastructure, repeatedly bombing transmission stations, communication towers, and cellular facilities. These attacks, coupled with deliberate power blackouts, have left the telecommunications infrastructure in disarray.

Why is the Internet important for Palestinians in Gaza?

For Palestinians in Gaza, who have endured over 17 years of Israeli blockade and many more decades of Israeli colonial occupation, the internet serves as a critical lifeline: a channel to communicate with the outside world and share their lived reality with an international audience.