Huawei Unveils AI-Centric 5.5G Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025, Paving the Way for Intelligent Mobile Networks
At the MWC Barcelona 2025 event, Huawei’s Vice President and President of Wireless Solutions, Cao Ming, introduced the groundbreaking AI-Centric 5.5G solutions, signaling a transformative leap in mobile network technology. These solutions aim to address the evolving demands of artificial intelligence (AI) integration into global connectivity infrastructure, empowering operators to harness new opportunities in user experience, operational efficiency, and business innovation.
Three Transformations Driven by Mobile AI
Cao Ming emphasized that the rise of Mobile AI is reshaping the industry through three critical shifts:
User Experience: From Downlink-Centric to Multidimensional
Traditional networks prioritized downlink speeds for human-to-human interactions. Now, AI-driven applications (e.g., smart assistants, autonomous systems) demand human-to-AI and AI-to-AI connectivity. This requires:
Higher Uplink Speeds: For real-time data uploads (e.g., video analytics, sensor data).
Ultra-Low Latency (<1ms): Critical for AI agent interactions and industrial automation.
Ubiquitous Coverage: "Cell-free" architectures ensure seamless AI accessibility in diverse environments.
Network Operations: Advancing from Autonomous Networks (AN) L3 to L4+
Surging AI traffic intensifies power consumption and network complexity. Huawei’s vision for AN L4+ autonomy includes:
AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance: Minimizing downtime through self-diagnosis.
Energy Efficiency: Dynamic power management to achieve "0 Bit, 0 Watt, 0 Loss" during low-traffic periods.
Business Models: Transitioning from Traffic to Value Monetization
Operators can now monetize network intelligence (e.g., prioritizing latency-sensitive healthcare apps) and AI-driven services (e.g., smart city solutions), moving beyond traditional data usage metrics.
Huawei’s AI-Centric 5.5G Solutions
To address these shifts, Huawei unveiled three intent-driven solutions:
GigaGear
Focus: Dynamic resource allocation across time, frequency, space, and power domains.
Impact: Enables agile network scheduling for diverse AI scenarios, ensuring optimal performance for applications like augmented reality (AR) and industrial IoT.
GreenPulse
Focus: AI-driven energy and spectral efficiency.
Innovation: Multi-agent collaboration automates energy savings and fault resolution, targeting "0 Touch, 0 Wait, 0 Fault" operations.
GainLeap
Focus: Experience-based monetization via the RAN Intelligent Service Engine (RISE).
Capability: Allows operators to offer tiered services (e.g., premium SLAs for enterprises) and expose network APIs for third-party AI developers.
These solutions are supported by Huawei’s 5G-Advanced (5G-AA) product portfolio, enabling end-to-end automation and seamless RAN integration.
The Road to 5.5G and Beyond
5.5G (or 5G-Advanced) bridges the gap between 5G and future 6G networks, enhancing speed, latency, and AI integration. Key advancements include:
10 Gbps Peak Speeds: 10x faster than standard 5G.
Native AI Support: Embedded neural networks for real-time decision-making.
Sustainable Infrastructure: GreenPulse aligns with global net-zero goals by reducing energy waste.
Strategic Implications for Operators
Diverse Revenue Streams: Monetize network APIs, QoS guarantees, and AI partnerships.3
Productivity Gains: AN L4+ reduces OPEX through automation.
Future-Proofing: Preparing for AI-native applications in metaverse, autonomous vehicles, and smart manufacturing.
MWC Barcelona 2025 and Huawei’s Vision
Huawei showcased these innovations at Fira Gran Via Hall 1 (Stand 1H50), underscoring its commitment to collaborative innovation. Cao Ming stressed that AI-Centric 5.5G is just the beginning, with ongoing R&D focused on intelligent, sustainable networks.
Event Dates: March 3–6, 2025 | Location: Barcelona, Spain
Looking Ahead
As commercial 5.5G deployments accelerate in 2025, Huawei aims to partner with global carriers to redefine connectivity infrastructure, operational models, and service ecosystems. The company’s vision aligns with a broader industry shift toward an intelligent, hyper-connected world.
For detailed insights, visit Huawei’s official MWC 2025 portal:
https://carrier.huawei.com/en/events/mwc2025.
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