Huawei and Industry Partners Unite to Advance Mobile AI Networks for Enhanced 5G-A Monetization

Huawei's Initiative at Mobile AI Summit

In an exciting development for the mobile technology sector, Huawei, along with various industry partners, gathered at the Mobile AI Summit during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Shanghai. This significant event brought together operators, AI ecosystem collaborators, and academic experts to address key trends in the mobile AI sector. A consensus was reached on two pivotal aspects: the critical enhancement of uplink experiences for mobile AI development and the essential synergy between network services and mobile AI monetization.

The summit highlighted the launch of the GSMA Foundry project, dubbed ‘Mobile Network for Thriving AI.’ This initiative signifies a transition towards experience monetization for mobile operators, marking a shift toward experience-focused network construction tailored for mobile AI services.

Vital Insights from Industry Leaders

Mr. Wen Ku, President of the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA), emphasized the importance of integrating 5G-A and AI as pivotal for the future of communication networks. He called for a collaborative approach in establishing standards that can foster smart network integration and ecosystem development, propelling mobile AI forward.

Prominent figures from leading AI service firms such as Rokid, MiniMax, and Unitree Robotics shared insights into how AI service providers can differentiate themselves in the market and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The evolution from traditional touchscreen interactions to multi-modal interactions—including voice, video, and spatial computing—is crucial. Enhanced audio-visual quality and model precision, along with the abilities of the 5G-A networks, enable lower latency, making real-time interactions and high-quality AI video calls feasible. To support these services, an uplink speed of at least 20 Mbps is necessary to ensure smooth operations.

Innovations Driving AI Optimization

Various speakers, including Zhi-Quan Luo—an esteemed member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering—offered insights into network optimization practices utilizing AI and laid down strategic plans for adopting AI technologies across the board. AI is not just reshaping mobile networks but has broader implications for the entire mobile industry, aiding operators in the digital transformation of their networks, operations management, and business models, thus shifting their focus from traffic-based revenue to value-adding business monetization.

During the summit, the consensus among participants underscored the importance of uplink performance, latency, and stability as key metrics in evaluating network capabilities for mobile AI.

GigaBand: A Game-Changer for Network Monetization

As a front-runner in 5G-A technology, Huawei presented its GigaBand solution portfolio at the summit. By utilizing air interface resource (AIR) pooling and optimization practices through Optsolver for AIR orchestration, GigaBand facilitates an efficient transition to 5G-A networks while accommodating new AI-driven services. This development enables operators to create flexible networks equipped with Service Level Agreements (SLA) that align with diverse service needs, such as live streaming, mobile AI assistants, and cloud gaming.

Notably, the implementation of GigaBand in Hong Kong led to successful multi-band sharing of 4G and 5G, resulting in up to a staggering 2.28-fold improvement in 5G throughput while preserving a stable user experience on the 4G network. Such advancements are vital for operators striving to design smart, efficient, and lower-carbon 5G Standalone networks.

With the continuous upgrade of 5G-A facilitated by GigaBand and the innovation shared across ecosystems, mobile AI is set to emerge as a significant driver for revenue growth in the mobile industry, heralding a future filled with intelligent services for consumers.

Looking Forward to a New Era

Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2025, which ran from June 18 to June 20 in Shanghai, proved to be a landmark event. Huawei used this platform not only to exhibit its latest technological offerings but also to bolster partnerships with global carriers, industry experts, and thought leaders. Together, they are exploring how innovations in AI can be leveraged to reshape telecom services, enhance infrastructure, and create new revenue streams, all while steering towards an intelligent global environment.

For further details on this significant development, visit Huawei's official website.