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ZTE's 2026 Broadband User Congress: Monetizing Intelligent Broadband in São Paulo

The ZTE Corporation, a global leader in integrated information and communication technology solutions, hosted the 2026 Broadband User Congress in São Paulo on May 13, 2026. The event attracted over 300 key decision-makers, including executives from Internet Service Providers (ISPs), network operators, government officials, industry associations, and ecosystem partners from across Latin America. The congress was centered around the theme “Monetize Your Intelligent Broadband,” aiming to inspire strategies that help operators and ISPs transition from a traditional “pipe-only” model, enhancing their revenue streams and overall competitiveness.

Fang Hui, Senior Vice President of ZTE, emphasized the company’s extensive engagement with the Latin American market over the past 20 years, citing its contribution to over 100 million users in Brazil alone. Focusing on technological innovations, ZTE's aim is to generate superior customer experiences, unlock growth opportunities through collaborative partnerships, and bolster industrial transformations with artificial intelligence (AI). The company is committed to creating an open and intelligent digital ecosystem that shares new value with its partners throughout the region.

Key Highlights of the Event

The congress showcased innovative network operation concepts and updated service portfolios that translate the theme into applicable, profit-generating practices. Specific strategies and solutions were presented to lower network costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service offerings in the realm of smart home services. These solutions aim to assist operators in elevating their average revenue per user (ARPU), diversifying their income, and refining their competitive edge.

ZTE outlined several key monetization solutions for intelligent broadband, such as:

• - FTTx Monetization Solutions: Streamlined Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and advanced AI tools for precise quality analyses and targeted marketing efforts to facilitate network expansions.
• - AI-Driven Technologies: Application of AI to optimize campus networks and improve user experiences through innovative smart devices and solutions that integrate connectivity with enhanced living standards.
• - Smart Operations Management (OM): The AIOps platform introduced significantly improves fault diagnosis efficiency while driving the transition toward autonomous Layer 4 networks, consequently reducing operational costs.
• - Next-Gen Networking Infrastructure: The unveiling of ZTE’s new single-slot core router, capable of 28.8Tbit/s speeds, and powerful aggregation routers further empowers network operators to develop innovative IP networks characterized by high throughput, eco-friendliness, safety, and intelligence.

ZTE also launched its next-generation Set-Top-Box TV 3.0, heralding a new phase of digital television upgrades in Brazil. To bolster premium service offerings, ZTE collaborated with MediaTek to introduce Wi-Fi 7 and 10G PON solutions tailored for both home and small medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Commitment to Integrated Solutions

With more than 30 million households reached and a wealth of experience amassed over 25 years in Latin America, ZTE is poised to address local needs and deliver cutting-edge technologies that ensure commercial success for its customers. According to Lu Maoliang, President of ZTE Brazil, Brazil remains a strategic market for the company, which is dedicated to providing optimized network solutions that enhance user experience while ensuring profitable operations for ISPs.

Through its extensive R&D investments, ZTE aims to be at the forefront of telecommunications, delivering robust products and services to more than 500 network operators in over 160 countries. Investing more than ten percent of annual revenue into research and development allows ZTE to remain integral in various international forums dedicated to setting global technology standards.

As the broadband landscape continues to evolve, events such as the Broadband User Congress play a critical role in shaping sustainable telecommunications strategies that benefit both providers and consumers. ZTE is set on leading this charge, fostering an era where intelligent broadband not only connects people but also drives profitability and innovation across the industry.