Huawei Unveils Its Next Generation FAN Solution at MWC Barcelona 2026

Huawei Unveils Next Generation FAN Solution at MWC 2026

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, Huawei took center stage at the ISP Industry Forum, themed 'AI Transforms ISPs, Driving Growth in B2H and B2B'. This event is notable for showcasing the advancements in ISP technology driven by artificial intelligence. Huawei introduced its innovative Next Generation FAN solution, designed to leverage AI and fully optical technologies to enhance ISPs' core network capabilities in an increasingly intelligent world.

York Yue, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of the ISP Media Business Unit, opened the event with a compelling speech. He stated, "By 2025, AI has transitioned from a conceptual framework to a practical implementation, significantly transforming the ISP sector." He noted the dual internal and external benefits AI presents: enhancing network automation and operational efficiency while offering B2B services with greater value and novel revenue models. With an urging tone, Yue emphasized the necessity for ISPs to adopt AI into their core strategies and position themselves for sustainable growth in this intelligent landscape.

Building the Next-Gen Smart Home Networks

Huawei's Next Generation FAN solution aims to support various applications in smart home networks, which include cloud gaming, 8K UHD video streaming, and remote conferencing—each demanding higher speeds, stability, and management efficiency. To meet these requirements, this solution employs a coordinated architecture that integrates devices, edge computing, and cloud systems, thereby providing a comprehensive service ecosystem that includes intelligent planning, connectivity, and maintenance management.

For home connectivity, Huawei's FAN solution brings cutting-edge ONT models from the OptiXstar EG series. It features three key intelligent capabilities:

1. Intelligent Connectivity: This feature provides automatic switching among frequency bands, achieving Wi-Fi 7 speeds exceeding 2,000 Mbps across the home, ensuring seamless performance for demanding usage like cloud gaming and 8K UHD streaming.

2. Intelligent Services: Wi-Fi is coupled with AI algorithms that accurately recognize indoor conditions and help safeguard the home network.

3. Intelligent Management and Maintenance: Automated self-diagnostics and self-optimization capabilities enable devices to identify and resolve issues autonomously, enhancing network performance.

Furthermore, the solution employs OLT models from the MA5800T series that offer AI-driven traffic management and dedicated network paths for various smart services, thereby providing tailored SLA guarantees. This leads to reliable performance across diverse applications such as healthcare, entertainment, and remote meeting scenarios.

ISPs can leverage this solution to distinguish themselves in the market, fostering customer loyalty and enhancing overall business value.

Embracing AI for a Smarter Future

The profound integration of AI within communication networks has emerged as a critical catalyst for industrial innovation and progress. Huawei’s commitment to the intelligent transformation of both home broadband and enterprise networks marks a pivotal shift in the industry. Huang Dachuan, CTO of the ICT Marketing and Solution Sales department at Huawei, remarked, "AI is transforming the ISP industry and propelling service growth in both B2C and B2B avenues." He anticipates that AI terminals will be commonplace by 2030, helping businesses to cut costs and boost operational efficiency. Additionally, intelligent and resilient networks are set to significantly enhance management efficiency and improve user experience.

With an ISP network architecture tailored for the intelligent era, Huawei integrates AI cloud data centers, optical access, and IP transport capabilities using advanced technologies such as Data Center Optical Cross-Connect (DC-OXC) and Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6). This architecture supports applications ranging from family healthcare to smart home management.

As a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart terminals, Huawei has already supported over 8,000 ISPs across more than 120 countries and regions with its innovative products and services. Looking forward, Huawei is dedicated to further advancing the integration of AI with networking technologies and collaborating with global partners to accelerate the intelligent renewal of both home broadband and enterprise networks, ultimately driving the widespread adoption of AI solutions across homes and sectors and laying a robust digital foundation for the evolving intelligent era.

For further information on Huawei's digital and intelligent solutions for ISPs, please visit Huawei ISP Solutions.