At MWC Shanghai 2024, Li Peng, Huawei's Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, delivered a keynote on maximizing the value of 5.5G. He emphasized the need for business model innovation and capability integration to enhance user experience and return on investment.
Embracing the Mobile AI Era
Li Peng highlighted the opportunities in the mobile AI era, urging carriers to integrate network, cloud, and AI capabilities. This integration aims to shift from single-factor to multi-factor monetization, enhancing user experience and industry development.
Diverse Network Experiences
5.5G networks offer significant improvements in bandwidth, latency, and deterministic networking, enabling carriers to provide tailored packages and personalized services. Examples include China Mobile Zhejiang's cloud phone package, which integrates computing, network, and cloud capabilities.
Enhanced B2B Offerings
5.5G's advanced capabilities extend to B2B products, enhancing industry-specific private networks and creating greater industrial value. Carriers can offer SLA-guaranteed services and value-added solutions like intelligent edge services and high-precision positioning.
Future Prospects
The commercial launch of 5.5G in 2024 and the development of gigabit optical networks (F5.5G) highlight the synergy between networks, cloud, and intelligence. This evolution is set to diversify user experiences and advance intelligent applications globally.