Huawei Proposes an AI-Centric All-Optical Network to Enhance Service Experiences at MWC 2026
During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on March 3, 2026, Huawei showcased its forward-thinking concept of an AI-centric all-optical target network at the Green All-Optical Network Forum hosted by IDATE. This ambitious plan outlined four key initiatives designed to enhance network capabilities in bandwidth, reliability, coverage, and latency, which Huawei claims will empower operators to extract maximum value from their networks while delivering a superior experience for AI services.
The forum attracted over 200 leaders and experts from various sectors, including European telecommunications regulators, the FTTH Council, telecom operators, and equipment manufacturers. The gathering aimed to explore both the opportunities and challenges presented by all-optical networks in the age of artificial intelligence. Notable global operators, such as Bouygues Telecom and China Unicom, shared insights on successful practices and the necessary network requirements for developing smart home services, fostering AI innovations through efficient computing, and enhancing intelligent network operations.
Kim Jin, Vice President of Huawei’s Optical Business Product Line, elaborated on the proposal to establish a comprehensive AI-centric optical network alongside Huawei's next-generation optical network products and solutions. With a focus on increasing bandwidth, reliability, coverage, and reducing latency, Huawei seeks to assist network operators in building agentic ultra-broadband (UBB) networks aimed at delivering top-tier service experiences.
One of the innovations presented was the Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band FTTR solution, which guarantees a stable speed of 4 Gbps throughout every room and ensures seamless roaming across the home with a latency of only 10 milliseconds. Additionally, the new Wi-Fi Mesh solution, in conjunction with AI anti-interference technology, allows signals to penetrate barriers more effectively and boosts speeds by up to 20% even under interference conditions.
To address latency and bandwidth demands, Huawei introduced next-generation Passive Optical Networks (PON) featuring OLT app-level PON slicing and Wi-Fi air interface planning, effectively creating dedicated backup channels tailored for VIP applications, thus facilitating a differentiated and deterministic network experience.
Furthermore, the company detailed their End-to-End Optical Cross-Connect (OXC) metro network, which aims to optimize the AI experience by extending optical switching capabilities to metro networks, thereby minimizing end-to-end network latency and fostering a mesh network architecture conducive to millisecond computing for AI services.
In response to the prevalent bandwidth bottlenecks, Huawei proposed a 3D mesh backbone architecture that integrates new 400G/800G technologies and full-format seabed cable transmission, efficiently transporting DCIs and international traffic.
To ensure always-on access for AI services, coordinated hardware-software upgrades, algorithms, and enhanced eOTDR technologies aim to help operators precisely identify and mitigate network risks. The introduction of innovative liquid crystal materials is set to enable wavelength-switched optical network (WSON) capabilities in as little as 50 milliseconds, thus assuring exceptional reliability.
As emphasized by Kim Jin, “The era of AI presents operators with a once-in-a-decade opportunity. Huawei is committed to working with industry partners to create an AI-centric all-optical target network. This will continuously enhance user experience, unlock more network value, and drive mutually beneficial growth in the AI age.”
These advancements reflect Huawei’s commitment to leading the charge in optical network innovation and setting the foundation for the future of telecommunications in an era increasingly influenced by AI.
The forum attracted over 200 leaders and experts from various sectors, including European telecommunications regulators, the FTTH Council, telecom operators, and equipment manufacturers. The gathering aimed to explore both the opportunities and challenges presented by all-optical networks in the age of artificial intelligence. Notable global operators, such as Bouygues Telecom and China Unicom, shared insights on successful practices and the necessary network requirements for developing smart home services, fostering AI innovations through efficient computing, and enhancing intelligent network operations.
Kim Jin, Vice President of Huawei’s Optical Business Product Line, elaborated on the proposal to establish a comprehensive AI-centric optical network alongside Huawei's next-generation optical network products and solutions. With a focus on increasing bandwidth, reliability, coverage, and reducing latency, Huawei seeks to assist network operators in building agentic ultra-broadband (UBB) networks aimed at delivering top-tier service experiences.
One of the innovations presented was the Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band FTTR solution, which guarantees a stable speed of 4 Gbps throughout every room and ensures seamless roaming across the home with a latency of only 10 milliseconds. Additionally, the new Wi-Fi Mesh solution, in conjunction with AI anti-interference technology, allows signals to penetrate barriers more effectively and boosts speeds by up to 20% even under interference conditions.
To address latency and bandwidth demands, Huawei introduced next-generation Passive Optical Networks (PON) featuring OLT app-level PON slicing and Wi-Fi air interface planning, effectively creating dedicated backup channels tailored for VIP applications, thus facilitating a differentiated and deterministic network experience.
Furthermore, the company detailed their End-to-End Optical Cross-Connect (OXC) metro network, which aims to optimize the AI experience by extending optical switching capabilities to metro networks, thereby minimizing end-to-end network latency and fostering a mesh network architecture conducive to millisecond computing for AI services.
In response to the prevalent bandwidth bottlenecks, Huawei proposed a 3D mesh backbone architecture that integrates new 400G/800G technologies and full-format seabed cable transmission, efficiently transporting DCIs and international traffic.
To ensure always-on access for AI services, coordinated hardware-software upgrades, algorithms, and enhanced eOTDR technologies aim to help operators precisely identify and mitigate network risks. The introduction of innovative liquid crystal materials is set to enable wavelength-switched optical network (WSON) capabilities in as little as 50 milliseconds, thus assuring exceptional reliability.
As emphasized by Kim Jin, “The era of AI presents operators with a once-in-a-decade opportunity. Huawei is committed to working with industry partners to create an AI-centric all-optical target network. This will continuously enhance user experience, unlock more network value, and drive mutually beneficial growth in the AI age.”
These advancements reflect Huawei’s commitment to leading the charge in optical network innovation and setting the foundation for the future of telecommunications in an era increasingly influenced by AI.
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