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Global Collaboration on Net5.5G Networks

The Broadband Development Congress (BDC) held during MWC 2025 in Barcelona marked a significant milestone in the evolution of broadband technology. Gathering over 200 industry leaders from around the globe, the event focused on the theme of smarter broadband connectivity, with a keen emphasis on innovation and investment in the Net5.5G network.

Insights from Huawei's Keynote

Ryan Qiu, Vice President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, delivered a compelling keynote titled "Accelerating Net5.5G Innovation with AI WAN, Striding to an Intelligent Era." He emphasized that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in operators' networks is accelerating. According to Qiu, Net5.5G acts as a catalyst for a deep convergence between network technology and AI, which can unlock new value across multiple sectors including personal, household, and enterprise applications. Huawei's introduction of the AI WAN solution aims to strengthen IP networks during the Net5.5G era, reinforcing the necessity for operators to adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape.

Industry Leaders Discuss Future Directions

A highlights of the congress was the panel discussion titled "Fireside Chat: Future Insights on Next-Generation Networks." Industry heavyweights from organizations like WBBA, IPv6 Forum, ITU, and IETF unanimously recognized that Net5.5G has garnered substantial support across the entire sector. They discussed the remarkable progress being made in industry development, policy-making, and commercial practices surrounding Net5.5G. Leaders called for enhanced collaboration and joint effort to achieve commercial success in the Net5.5G ecosystem, which is vital for the sustainable advancement of the internet industry.

Collaborative Efforts Among Global Organizations

To facilitate the advancement of Net5.5G, organizations such as WBBA, IPv6 Forum, ITU, IETF, and NIDA are working together to create cooperative mechanisms for next-generation networks. While the WBBA and IPv6 Forum foster industry consensus, ITU-T explores future requirements for networks, IETF focuses on standard-setting, and NIDA defines network construction standards while facilitating the adoption of new technologies. The Global Net5.5G Pioneer Program is also making continual progress, with numerous advocates coming forward to share their insights.

Showcasing Leading Operators

Throughout the congress, various operators presented their experiences with commercial deployment of Net5.5G networks. For instance, MasOrange, a Spanish integrated operator, highlighted its strategies for enhancing capacity growth, user satisfaction, and automating its converged IP network. Utilizing advanced technologies such as 400GE/800GE, SRv6 protocols, and network slicing, MasOrange is not only managing traffic surges effectively but is also gearing up for future applications like edge computing. Their initiative to develop an L4 network through AI support is a revolutionary step towards intelligent evolution.

Publication of Best Practices Guide

Reflecting this collaboration, the WBBA has published the Net5.5G Best Practices Deployment Guide. This whitepaper presents globally recognized best practices for the deployment of Net5.5G networks and offers valuable insights and inspiration to stakeholders across the industry. With the ongoing initiatives in Net5.5G, the WBBA urges global industry organizations to strengthen their collaborative efforts to encourage technical standard innovations, policy enhancements, and improved business practices, all essential for nurturing a dynamic data communication ecosystem.