Embrace 5G Transformation

There are currently over 1.2 billion 5G users worldwide, and operators who moved quickly to develop 5G are already enjoying the first wave of benefits.

This is thanks to the increasing network requirements being set by new applications in various markets. In the consumer market, new services like New Calling, cloud phones, and glasses-free 3D require faster data rates and lower latency, while in the industrial market, the RedCap ecosystem has matured, the passive IoT market is expanding, and the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) requires higher uplink speeds. These all-scenario applications are expected to result in 100 billion connections. These new service models are also expected to drive industry upgrade that will create a second wave of benefits.

The industry is realizing the growing importance of 5.5G as a natural evolution of 5G. Now the industry must come together to promote and jointly develop 5.5G technology. Four areas of standardization, spectrum strategy, steady implementation and smooth evolution for maximized ROI, in which the industry must work to develop the technology.

A roadmap for industry standardization is a must for the growth of the technology. The technical specifications of 5.5G need to be defined in 3GPP Release 18, 19 and 20. While 3GPP Release 18 will be frozen in the first half of 2024, F5.5G has progressed from proposals to specification design. So, the industry stakeholders are coming together to accelerate the development of the 5.5G ecosystem.

5.5G to Achieve the Promise of 5G 

5G has been in commercial use around the world for four years now. Science and technology are moving towards large, complex systems and that requires matching technology to specific scenarios and performing systems engineering, in order to pave the way for 5G's ongoing success.

Huawei has shown up for MWC Shanghai 2023, with their activities all falling under their theme of "GUIDE to the Intelligent World". This year, activities include an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about their technology and business, as well as the launch of its newest innovative products, solutions for 5GigaGreen, 5G intelligent core networks, Intelligent OptiX Networks, private line + X products, and other intelligent digital transformation solutions.

There’re also details of how 5G in Four Areas can Reap Full Digital Dividends, - detailed the scenarios that are seeing major differences – Connected People, Connected Homes, Connected Industries and Machines & Connected Vehicles, with four of the major features of 5.5G – 10 Gbit/s downlink, 1 Gbit/s uplink, 100 billion connections, and native AI.

Another big announcement is that they will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment in 2024. The company intends for this launch to mark the beginning of the 5.5G era for the ICT industry. Considering itself an advocate for end-to-end 5.5G solutions, Huawei said it has been working with multiple players across the industry on R&D and verification of crucial 5.5G technologies.

Fair and Equitable 5G Market Access for a Brighter Future

There is a clear sign of the company's commitment to the global 5G market. The company is investing heavily in 5G research and development, and it is working with operators around the world to deploy 5G networks. Huawei has already started helping a number of operators around the world begin commercial verification of 5.5G.

We hope that the EU will continue to work with Huawei to explore the chances of 5G and find a way to ensure that the companies can operate in the European market in a fair way. Technology should be the key theme with a verified, transparent, and objective assessment. The shared interest here is to enable science and technology moving towards large, and ultimately lead society and business step into the intelligent world and thrive for global social benefits. This can only be addressed in cooperation with leading industry and technology vendors rather than by restricting them from the entering and playing in market.

As one of the major players in the market, Huawei's 5.5G is still in development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we use wireless technology. It could enable new applications such as real-time 8K video streaming, virtual reality, and augmented reality. It could also make a significant contribution to the development of smart cities and the Internet of Things. Let's look forward to what new innovations will come up in the 5.5G era.