Huawei Unveils Next-Generation FAN Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2026

Huawei Unveils Next-Generation FAN Solutions

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, which took place in March 2026, Huawei hosted a dedicated forum aimed at internet service providers (ISPs) to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the industry. This event focused on how AI transform ISP operations and facilitate growth in both human-centric (B2H) and business (B2B) sectors. The highlight of the event was Huawei's introduction of its next-generation FAN solution, which incorporates AI and fully optical technologies designed to enhance foundational network capabilities for ISPs navigating the evolving smart world.

Embracing AI for Enhanced Connectivity

York Yue, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of the ISP Media Business Unit, shared insights during his opening speech, noting, "By 2025, AI will transition from a mere concept to widespread deployment, fundamentally transforming the ISP industry." He elaborated on how AI supports internal network automation, enhances operational efficiency, and enables ISPs to deliver more valuable services in B2B contexts while paving the way for innovative monetization models.

Yue emphasized the urgency for ISPs to incorporate AI into their core strategies decisively, positioning themselves to achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly intelligent world.

Constructing the Next-Generation Smart Home Landscape

A significant feature of Huawei's next-generation FAN solution is its capacitation of smart home systems, which encompass various applications like cloud gaming, 8K UHD video streaming, and remote conferencing. These applications demand higher performance in speed, stability, and operational efficiency from home broadband connections. In response to these challenges, Huawei's FAN solution offers a coordinated architecture that includes intelligent connectivity, service integration, and proactive operational maintenance.

For home connectivity, the solution employs the ONT series, OptiXstar EG, which offers three intelligent functions:

1. Smart Connectivity: This feature facilitates automatic band switching, achieving Wi-Fi 7 speeds exceeding 2000 Mbps to ensure comprehensive home coverage and smooth performance for bandwidth-intensive tasks like cloud gaming and 8K video streaming.
2. Smart Services: Integrated AI algorithms accurately assess indoor conditions to protect the security of the home environment.
3. Intelligent Operations and Maintenance: Self-diagnostic and auto-optimizing functions empower devices to autonomously detect and rectify faults for a smoother and more efficient network performance.

For home service operations, Huawei's MA5800T series OLT controls traffic using AI, providing dedicated network pathways for various smart services with customized service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring reliable performance for applications in healthcare, entertainment, and remote meetings.

Revolutionizing the ISP Sector with AI

The deep integration of AI into communication networks has emerged as a key driver for industrial innovation and progress. The intelligent transformation of home broadband and enterprise networks has reached a critical juncture. Huang Dachuan, Chief Technology Officer of Huawei’s ICT Marketing and Solutions, echoed this sentiment, stating, "AI is reshaping the ISP landscape and propelling service growth across B2H and B2B sectors."

As we approach 2030, AI terminals are set to become commonplace, aiding businesses in lowering costs and improving efficiency, while intelligent and resilient networks significantly enhance operational efficiency and user comfort.

In addition to launching the next-generation FAN solutions, Huawei showcased its ISP network architecture for a smart world. This architecture integrates AI cloud data centers, optical access, and IP transport functionalities through advanced technologies like Data Center Optical Cross-Connect (DC-OXC), Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6), and Optical Cross-Connect (OXC). This setup enables various scenarios such as smart healthcare, intelligent home automation, and efficient operations and maintenance, assisting customers in achieving service intelligence transformation.

As a leading global supplier of ICT infrastructure and smart terminals, Huawei delivers innovative products, solutions, and services to over 8,000 ISPs across more than 120 countries and regions. Moving forward, Huawei is dedicated to advancing AI integration in networks while collaborating with global partners to accelerate the smart enhancements of both home and enterprise broadband infrastructures. Their vision is to extend AI access to every household and industry, laying a solid digital foundation for the future's intelligent era.

For more information regarding Huawei's digital and intelligent solutions for ISPs, visit Huawei's website.