BARCELONA, Spain, March 11, 2026 — A news report from Telecom Review Group:

As AI transforms industries and consumer experiences at an unparalleled pace, the mobile AI era is imposing game-changing new requirements on networks—rendering 5G-A essential for closing the inter-generational divide and unlocking the complete value of intelligent connectivity. During Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei’s ICT Business Group, urged the ICT industry to ramp up efforts to ensure everyone can access AI’s fast track—from rolling out 5G-A and new spectrum to support AI applications, to broadening access in underserved communities.

New Network Demands in the Mobile AI Era

Yang started by noting that over the last two years, global daily token usage has skyrocketed by almost 300 times. With that in mind, Yang stated:

“The intelligent era is arriving quickly. New AI applications are popping up daily, and it’s time for the industry to unite to unlock 5G-A’s full potential. We need to effectively leverage new spectrum resources like U6 GHz to generate new industry value while laying the groundwork for the transition to 6G.”

To achieve this, Yang explained that networks need to shift from being downlink-focused and provide ultra-high bandwidth for both uplink and downlink to enable multimodal data exchanges between devices and clouds for AI. He added that networks must deliver secure, dependable, and ultra-low-latency connectivity to support real-time AI collaboration and intelligent decision-making.

Bridging the Inter-Generational Gap with 5G-A and Addressing Global Imbalances

AI’s fast evolution is narrowing the network capability gap within mobile communication’s inter-generational timeframe. Yang emphasized that 5G-A not only acts as the bridge between generations but also customizes its enhanced capabilities to meet the needs of the constantly evolving market.

Huawei’s dedication to paving the way for 6G is evident in its efforts to build consensus on 6G’s definition, use cases, and potential technologies. With 6G standards projected for 2029, the next five years will be pivotal for the growth of mobile AI services. This “golden window” will be driven by 5G-A, fully harnessing its technological benefits.

Highlighting the focus needed for 6G deployment, Yang stressed: “AI won’t wait—so our industry’s core task is figuring out how to use 5G-A networks to meet these fast-evolving needs.” He added that this core task involves providing 10 Gbps downlink and 1 Gbps uplink (compared to today’s 4G-level uplink), alongside new IoT technologies like RedCap and passive IoT—while prompting new questions about guaranteeing fair returns for network investors.

“In the years ahead, we must work together. That’s how we’ll meet AI’s explosive demands. While exploring the technological frontier, we also have to face the reality of global development inequality,” Yang noted.

He explained that 300 million people still have no mobile coverage—a digital gap that could widen as AI advances. Closing this gap demands ongoing innovation via varied spectrum portfolios and affordable solution design. Huawei’s innovative all-scenario RuralStar, rolled out in more than 80 countries, has already connected 170 million people—powering digital education in Kenya via DigiTruck classrooms, village-level financial services in Bangladesh, and remote healthcare in Argentina.

Enabling 5G-A-Powered Solutions with the U6GHz Frequency

5G-A has expanded to more than 300 cities worldwide and is poised for its next phase. As C-band resources are limited in many regions, the U6 GHz band is becoming the key to unlocking more network capacity—now acknowledged as a mainstream frequency band for future mobile communications after WRC discussions, and already supported by mature 5G-A device chips and industry infrastructure.

“The intelligent era is speeding up. Over the next five years, we must collaborate to meet AI service demands through the mass commercialization of 5G-A,” Yang concluded.

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