Shanghai, June 27, 2025 — During MWC Shanghai 2025, Huawei hosted the "Mobile AI Infrastructure Network Summit," bringing together global operators, AI ecosystem partners, industry standards organizations, academics, and third-party evaluation agencies to explore future development pathways for the mobile AI industry. The conference yielded two key insights: (1) enhanced uplink performance is critical for mobile AI advancement, and (2) network-service collaboration forms the foundation for monetizing mobile AI experiences. Notably, GSMA Foundry launched its "Intelligence-Driven Networks" initiative, marking the industry’s shift toward experience-centric network operations and construction.
Cross-Industry Collaboration Fuels Mobile AI Growth
CCSA Chairman Wen Ku highlighted in his opening address that "5G-A and AI convergence is pivotal for communication network evolution." He proposed three action plans:
- Standardization: Define experience baselines through unified metrics.
- Network Foundation: Build an "AI-Network Fusion" infrastructure.
- Ecosystem Development: Foster collaborative innovation models.
Representatives from Rokid, MiniMax, and Unitree shared insights on AI service differentiation and market capture strategies. Key trends include:
- AI agents transitioning from touchscreen interfaces to multimodal interactions (voice/video/gestures).
- 5G-A networks reducing latency (<20ms) and improving AIGC efficiency (20Mbps uplink enables smooth AI video streaming).
AI-Driven Network Optimization
International Fellow Luo Zhiquan, operator executives, and Ookla presented case studies on AI-powered network enhancements. Discussions emphasized:
- Uplink bandwidth, latency, and stability as core metrics for mobile AI networks.
- Operators transitioning from traffic-based to experience-based business models.
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GigaBand: The Backbone for Mobile AI Monetization
Huawei’s GigaBand Solution enables operators to deploy elastic "Mobile AI Networks" via:
- Spectrum Pooling: Multi-band 5G SA upgrades (e.g., Hong Kong achieved 2.28× faster speeds).
- Dynamic Resource Orchestration: Adaptive to AI service demands.
Key Outcomes
- 4G/5G Coexistence: Stable legacy user experiences during transitions.
- Energy Efficiency: Green 5G SA deployments with intelligent resource allocation.
Industry Consensus
With 5G-A upgrades and GigaBand adoption, mobile AI is poised to become the next revenue engine for telecom, unlocking "intelligence everywhere" digital lifestyles.
FAQs
Q: Why is uplink performance vital for mobile AI?
A: High uplink speeds (≥20Mbps) ensure real-time AI interactions (e.g., video streaming, AIGC) with minimal latency.
Q: How does GigaBand improve 5G-SA networks?
A: It optimizes spectrum usage and dynamically allocates resources, balancing 4G/5G performance while reducing energy costs.
Q: What’s the role of AI in operator business models?
A: AI enables differentiated services—from network optimization to vertical industry solutions—transitioning operators to experience-driven monetization.