Huawei to Help Telecom Operators Monetize Tokens... Unveils AI and 5G-A Integrated Network Strategy

Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2026

Huawei announced on June 26 that it unveiled its latest technologies at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2026, held in Shanghai, China, which integrate services, networks, and computing to drive growth in both data (bytes) and tokens (the computational and billing units for generative AI). The company aims to help the telecommunications industry seize new opportunities created by artificial intelligence (AI) models and agents.

Under the theme "Advancement of All Intelligence," Huawei explored strategies for ▲enhancing connectivity and computing ▲high-speed 5G-A uplink and monetizing user experience ▲AI-based business advancement.

David Wang, Vice Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman of Huawei, stated in his keynote speech, "Over the past 40 years, generational innovation in mobile technology has been the key to industrial success," adding, "As network structures continue to flatten, new application scenarios and services are emerging, constantly expanding the boundaries of telecommunications and enabling operators to convert network capabilities into commercial value."

Vice Chairman Wang identified six key tasks for industrial growth over the next decade: ▲developing new services and capabilities for next-generation mobile communication systems ▲establishing a three-layered intelligence through the convergence of AI and mobile communications ▲building network architectures for integrated satellite and terrestrial communications ▲planning and allocating sustainable, future-oriented spectrum ▲clarifying AI-native core network standards ▲exploring new business models and application scenarios for mobile services.

At this event, together with China's three major telecom operators, Huawei unveiled technologies in the areas of high-speed 5G-A uplinks and experience monetization, AI-based business advancement, and token monetization.

In the infrastructure sector, Huawei showcased the 'AI-Centric Target Network,' designed to enhance telecom operators' competitiveness in monetizing both bytes and tokens. This network is built on three pillars: ▲a fundamental communications network that shifts from "traffic-centric" to "real-time interaction-centric" to provide guaranteed connectivity ▲a computing network designed so that network access equates to access to computing resources ▲an AI computing infrastructure that supports high performance, high efficiency, and an open-source, open ecosystem.

According to Huawei, the number of global 5G Advanced (5G-A) subscribers has now exceeded 100 million. Huawei plans to work with global telecom operators to promote 5G-A monetization and make 5G-A central to existing subscriber operations, thereby increasing average revenue per user (ARPU) and supporting revenue growth.

The company specifically noted that high-speed uplink is emerging as a core element of telecom network infrastructure in the era of token monetization. This is due to next-generation devices such as AI glasses requiring fast uplink speeds of around 20 Mbps.

Meanwhile, "MWC Shanghai 2026" is being held from June 24 to June 26 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) Hall N1 in China. During the event, Huawei is showcasing its latest products and solutions.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.