Huawei and Industry Partners Reach Consensus on Mobile AI Networks
During the Mobile AI Summit at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Shanghai from June 18 to 20, 2025, representatives from various sectors, including telecom operators, AI ecosystem players, and academics came together to explore the evolving landscape of mobile AI. This event marked a pivotal moment as crucial consensus points were established regarding the future of mobile AI and its integration with 5G technologies.
The summit emphasized two main agreements: first, the enhancement of the uplink experience in 5G-A networks is essential for the growth of mobile AI; second, network service synergy will be critical for monetizing mobile AI experiences. The collaboration underscored the significance of operators joining forces to build experience-driven networks that prioritize the unique demands of mobile AI applications.
Insights from Key Speakers
During the summit, notable figures in the field such as Wen Ku, the Chairman of the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA), highlighted that the combination of 5G-A and AI is a foremost direction for the evolution of communication networks. He stressed the importance of establishing standards and fostering intelligent network integration through collaborative ecosystems to pave the way for the future of mobile AI.
Industry pioneers, including representatives from Rokid, MiniMax, and Unitree Robotics, discussed how AI service providers can take the lead in offering distinct competitive advantages and tapping into new market opportunities. As we move towards a more integrated AI-driven world, interactions will evolve beyond traditional touchscreen interfaces to include multimodal interactions, such as voice, video, and spatial computing. This transformation is set to enable higher audio-visual bitrates and model accuracy, leveraging 5G-A networks to minimize latency and enhance service efficiency.
Real-time Interactions and High-Quality Video Calls
One of the pressing needs in the mobile AI ecosystem is the provision of real-time services, such as high-quality AI-enabled video calls, which require a minimum uplink speed of 20 Mbps. Multiple speakers at the conference, including Zhi-Quan Luo, an esteemed member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Fellow of IEEE, shared their experiences with AI practices in network optimization, as well as insights into future strategies for embracing AI technologies.
Revolutionizing Mobile Networks
AI is reshaping both mobile networks and the broader mobile industry, assisting operators in transitioning from traffic monetization to business operation monetization. Participants reached a consensus that uplink speed, latency, and stability are the three pivotal factors when evaluating network capabilities for effective mobile AI applications.
The discussion also spotlighted Huawei's GigaBand solutions, which are integral in supporting network evolution towards mobile AI services. By employing AIR-pooling and optimization techniques, GigaBand enables operators to create elastic networks that guarantee service level agreements (SLAs) and cater to diverse services such as live streaming and cloud gaming. For instance, the launch of GigaBand in Hong Kong has facilitated the shared use of 4G/5G across multiple bands for various applications, achieving up to a 2.28 times increase in 5G throughput while maintaining a stable 4G user experience. This is a significant advancement for operators aiming to develop efficient, intelligent, and low-carbon 5G standalone networks.
A Transformative Year Ahead
As the upgrade of 5G-A progresses with GigaBand and other innovative technologies, coupled with collaborative ecosystem innovations across sectors, mobile AI is poised to evolve as a new engine for revenue growth within the mobile industry. It promises to revolutionize user experiences by offering pervasive intelligent services that redefine digital living.
Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2025 provided an excellent platform for Huawei to showcase its latest offerings, attracting global carriers and industry experts, and illustrating how AI innovations can reshape telecom services, infrastructure, and operations to generate new revenue streams and accelerate the transition to an intelligent world. For more details, interested parties can visit
Huawei's event page.