Huawei’s display at the MWC in Barcelona showcased their cutting-edge solutions for telecoms carriers, focusing on the transformative power of 5G and AI. Huawei’s innovations in AI-centric network solutions aim to enhance telecom infrastructure, streamline operations, and meet the increasing demands of AI applications.
ZTE Corporation, a key player in the technology sector, reported remarkable financial performance for 2024, achieving CNY 121.30 billion in annual revenue. Despite a challenging global landscape, innovations in 5G-Advanced, AI, and all-optical networks propelled their success.
Boost Mobile has integrated Nokia’s cloud-native 5G Voice Core to enhance automation and efficiency in its Open RAN network. This move consolidates IMS voice functions, cutting infrastructure costs by 70% and improving energy efficiency by up to 20%.
Bell’s enhanced 5G partnership with Nokia integrates cloud solutions and open radio access network technology, advancing their network capabilities. By implementing Nokia’s Cloud RAN software and AI-driven management, Bell enhances efficiency and scalability.
O2 Telefónica Germany has extended its partnership with Mavenir, signing a five-year deal to transition its 4G and 5G voice services to Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS platform. This upgrade enhances scalability, supports VoLTE and VoNR, and integrates AI-driven automation.
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson are collaboratively advancing 5G Core networks in India, marking a significant step in the telecom sector. By integrating Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core, Airtel aims to enhance network slicing-based services, API exposure, and 5G Standalone capabilities.
NTT Data has secured a multi-year deal to deploy and manage a private 5G network for Belgium’s Roularta Media Group, enhancing operations at its 40,000m² facility. The initiative aims to boost connectivity, starting with push-to-talk communication and expanding to intelligent asset tracking and edge computing.
Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have unveiled an advanced 5G network slicing solution, enabling enterprises to activate customized network slices on demand. This innovation enhances network performance, flexibility, and efficiency for critical operations.
China Unicom is spearheading an ambitious 5G-Advanced (5G-A) rollout, aiming to cover 300 cities by 2025. This substantial initiative highlights their commitment to network enhancement, offering blazing 5Gbps to 10Gbps speeds.
Virgin Media O2 has expanded its 5G Standalone services across the UK, now reaching 500 towns and cities. This strategic move enhances enterprise-level connectivity, supporting innovative applications such as autonomous transport and remote healthcare.


