In a recent speech at MWC Barcelona 2025, Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, highlighted the symbiosis between 5G-A and AI technologies, predicting double-digit growth in both DOU (data of usage) and ARPU (average revenue per user) from mobile subscribers.
According to Li, the rapid advancement of AI is changing human-machine interaction, leading to more real-time and convenient HMI experiences. This evolution in HMI is driving the need for guaranteed latency in networks to support innovative applications like AI-powered voice assistants and AI avatars on cloud phones.
AI-enabled content production and distribution are also on the rise, with technologies like AIGC making it easier to generate videos and AI recommendations providing personalized content to users. This trend is expected to increase network traffic significantly, requiring carriers to expand network capacity and bandwidth.
As diverse AI services become more accessible, there will be a growing demand for experience-centric network coverage. Cloud phones, cloud drives, and intelligent in-vehicle applications will all require fast and reliable access to network resources, driving the evolution towards 5G-A networks for a seamless user experience.
The increasing complexity of networks due to AI applications will necessitate a shift towards application-oriented O&M. Carriers are already developing AI-based O&M systems to predict user needs, locate faults, and optimize networks based on application requirements, improving efficiency and service quality.
Early adopters are already scaling up 5G-A deployment to monetize the user experience, moving beyond traditional traffic-based monetization models. Carriers are exploring new business models and partnerships to capitalize on the opportunities presented by AI and advanced network capabilities.
In conclusion, the transition towards an intelligent world driven by 5G-A and AI technologies is well underway, with Huawei actively collaborating with carriers and partners worldwide to accelerate this transformation. MWC Barcelona 2025 will showcase the latest products and solutions from Huawei, highlighting the impact of AI on reshaping businesses, infrastructure, and operations.
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