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Huawei's Innovations in Token Monetization and AI Integration at MWC Shanghai 2026

At the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Shanghai, Huawei has introduced groundbreaking innovations focused on merging services, networks, and computational capabilities. This initiative aims to foster growth in both data and token monetization, responding to the rapidly evolving models and agents of artificial intelligence (AI) in the telecommunications industry. Under the theme "Development of All Intelligence," the company seeks to collaborate with global operators, industrial partners, and top experts to enhance connectivity, computing power, and user experience monetization while modernizing AI-driven business practices.

Transforming Mobile Networks

In a keynote speech at MWC Shanghai, David Wang, Huawei's Vice Chairman and rotating CEO, articulated the critical role of AI in transforming mobile networks and paving the way for the next decade of industry growth. Over the past 40 years, advancing mobile technology with each new generation has been vital for the sector’s success. "With every generation, we have pushed the boundaries of spectral efficiency and performance," Wang stated.

He emphasized that mobile communication is entering an era of intelligence, highlighting six key priorities essential for preparing the industry for further growth:

1. Development of new services and features for future mobile communication systems.
2. Integration of AI into mobile communication to establish three distinct layers of intelligence.
3. Creation of a network architecture that accommodates integrated satellite-ground communication.
4. Promotion of sustainable, future-focused planning and frequency spectrum allocation.
5. Clear definition of AI-driven core network specifications.
6. Exploration of new business models and use cases for mobile services.

Showcasing Innovations

During the event, Huawei showcased a comprehensive suite of innovations. In collaboration with three major Chinese carriers, the company presented technological and commercial innovations in high uplink capabilities in 5G-A networks, enhancing user experience monetization, and token utilization. Huawei introduced a target network focused on AI, which assists operators in boosting their competitiveness in monetizing bytes and tokens. This AI-oriented core communication network emphasizes a shift from data transfer-centric systems to real-time interactive networks, ensuring users have guaranteed connectivity.

Moreover, the infrastructure is designed to transition from mere data flow to the planning and provision of computational capacity across networks, aligning connectivity with access to computational resources. Huawei’s AI computing infrastructure emphasizes high performance and efficiency while supporting open-source software and ecosystems.

As of today, global 5G-A users number over 100 million. Huawei collaborates with operators worldwide to enhance 5G-A experience monetization, integrating it into existing user bases to retain mid-to-high-tier users, increase average revenue per user (ARPU), and address the demand for sustainable profits.

High uplink speeds are fundamental for operators’ network infrastructure in the token monetization era. The requirements for uplinks are paramount, especially for AI eyewear, facilitating real-time multimodal interactions such as translation and exhibition viewing, necessitating 20 Mbps uplink speed. This year, leading operators are rapidly exploring commercial high uplink services through features designed to guarantee top speeds, low latency, and universal uplink rates.

The Future of Token Monetization

The impending boom in AI agents is expected to drive rapid growth in token-based services, necessitating ultra-broadband networks that support high uplink speeds, reliability, and low latency. Frequencies above 6 GHz are speculated to be the next generation's 'golden frequency band' for such networks, and the entire industry ecosystem is prepping for its adoption. Currently, more than 20 countries explicitly reserve the U6 GHz band for international mobile telecommunications (IMT), covering nearly 80% of the global population.

In 2026, anticipated commercial rollout in the U6 GHz band will see the Middle East launch the world's first commercial 5G-A network functioning within this frequency. Several operators in Hong Kong and Macau are also set to commence commercial deployment within this band.

Huawei has affirmed its commitment to continue collaborating with operators in Guangdong, Shanghai, and Hebei in 2026, redesigning B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2H (friendly access) services leveraging AI to deliver attractive offerings. This development will support token utilization in smart home assistants, personal communication aids, and integrated consumer and household services. In the B2B market, Huawei plans to provide AI-based computing services alongside operators focused on network and computational capacity integration, unveiling new business growth avenues.

Huawei aims to lead the innovative application of AI-native technologies in autonomous networks while developing domain-specific intelligence to lay foundations for fourth-level autonomous networks. This year, the company will partner with operators to introduce sector-specific intelligence across areas, including wireless and transmission networks in key regions. This synergy will enhance maintenance, optimization, energy efficiency, and user experience, enabling operators to offer differentiated products for diverse scenarios, such as high-speed railways, event venues, and university campuses, thus initiating renewed momentum for network development.