Huawei Unveils 5G-A Developments and AI Innovations at MWC Shanghai 2025
In an impressive display of technological prowess, Huawei revealed significant advancements in the monetization of 5G Advanced (5G-A) services during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Shanghai on June 30, 2025. The event, once again, highlighted Huawei’s commitment to shaping the future of telecommunications by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in various operational capacities.
The hallmark of Huawei’s presence at MWC 2025 centered around the theme "Accelerating the Intelligent World," aiming to engage global operators, industry partners, and thought leaders in discussions on creating value through AI-centric development paths.
Key Areas of Focus at MWC 2025
1. Enhanced Monetization of 5G-A Experience
Huawei is poised to announce successful completion of several monetization projects related to the 5G-A experience. These projects showcase collaboration with China’s leading operators to integrate AI technologies that are tailored to utilize unique scenarios across various sectors. This effort is predicted to significantly enhance the user experience and set the stage for a lucrative business model in the rapidly evolving communications industry.
2. Infrastructure Innovations
To further this vision, Huawei is introducing a groundbreaking solution known as AI Ultra-Broadband (AI UBB). This all-encompassing solution is designed to reach all network levels, from residential broadband to transport networks. AI UBB incorporates end-to-end computing power and performance enhancements that propel network evolution towards higher autonomy. This translated into better AI application experiences, which is essential for business growth in today’s context.
3. Operational Successes
In the operational segment, Huawei and prominent Chinese operators will jointly share their latest achievements in establishing intelligent wireless networks and smart home internet operations. These initiatives underscore the strength of collaboration in driving the telecommunications industry forward.
Projections for 5G-A Adoption
Looking towards the future, a significant increase in the commercial adoption of 5G-A is anticipated, especially across China, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Regional operators are actively exploring innovative monetization models, aiming to maximize the user experience. Eric Xu, Huawei's Vice President and current Chairman, outlined paths to invigorate telecommunications growth during his keynote address.
Xu emphasized that after nearly four decades of rapid expansion, the telecommunications sector is now at a juncture of steady growth, albeit with certain challenges that require addressing for new momentum. He detailed four promising avenues for growth:
- - Adapting to shifting user demands and capitalizing on high-growth potential.
- - Increasing the supply and consumption of high-definition video through ecosystem collaboration.
- - Bringing 5G to every vehicle to unlock opportunities in smart automotive connectedness.
- - Encouraging the adoption of Fiber to the Room (FTTR) technology by small and micro-enterprises to fully leverage AI opportunities.
Each operator, Xu noted, possesses unique market contexts and competitive environments, prompting the necessity for tailored growth strategies. Huawei stands ready to partner with operators, helping them navigate these individual paths toward sustainable long-term growth.
China's Leadership in 5G-A
As a global pioneer in the rollout of 5G-A, China has already made this cutting-edge technology available in over 300 cities, offering 5G-A mobile plans across more than 30 provinces. With over 10 million users already benefiting from 5G-A, the regional operators are not only focused on enhancing existing services but are also exploring new value frameworks for experience monetization, thus paving the way for premium upgrade initiatives.
The 5G-A technology provides ultrafast networks and fuels intelligent transformations across various sectors, including smart living, transportation, and manufacturing. The telecommunications landscape is on the brink of monumental change due to innovations driven by AI, which signals the beginning of a new growth era.
Operators are uniquely positioned to embrace AI advancements, utilizing their strengths in cloud computing, networking, intelligence, and computing capabilities to reimagine their services, infrastructures, and operational models. Furthermore, many are transitioning into providers of custom AI agents for consumers, thereby enhancing smart home services through improved coordination between various devices.
The next chapter in the telecommunications industry is unfolding, and Huawei's innovations at MWC Shanghai 2025 are pivotal in driving this transformation forward. To learn more about these developments, visit
Huawei’s event page.