At the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit, held during UBBF 2025 in Paris on October 14, Huawei revealed a major upgrade to its AI WAN Solution, positioning itself at the forefront of the emerging Net5.5G era. Branded under the theme “Thrive with Net5.5G for All Intelligence,” the summit highlighted how AI-driven network innovation could redefine carrier growth and enterprise service delivery.
AI-Centric Architecture Redefines Networks
Huawei’s upgraded WAN solution is built around a three-layer AI-Centric framework—devices, connections, and an AI brain. According to Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, this architecture “redefines IP bearer networks in the Net5.5G era,” enabling carriers to transition seamlessly to the Net5.5G R2 AI UBB phase.
The AI WAN upgrade aims to tackle two pressing industry challenges: stagnant home broadband growth and package homogenization. By leveraging Huawei’s Xingluo identification and profiling engines, carriers can now offer application-level monetization and design differentiated service packages. Multi-dimensional profiling reportedly pushes potential customer identification accuracy above 90%, a significant leap over traditional methods.
Meeting Enterprise AI Demand
As AI computing demands surge, Huawei’s solution is helping carriers bridge network performance gaps. China Telecom Shanghai, for example, launched intelligent computing private lines using the upgraded AI WAN Solution, resolving bottlenecks that plagued conventional networks. Huawei’s Xingluo lossless algorithm ensures precise flow-level congestion control, while its vector conversion engine enhances data security. Edge-cloud collaborative training support is expected to increase carrier ARPU tenfold and achieve ROI within two years.
Fortified Security and Automated O&M
Security and operations are another focal point. The AI WAN Solution strengthens resilience across devices, networks, and configurations, including session-level fault isolation and quantum-resistant encryption. Online configuration simulation validates tens of thousands of devices in under 10 minutes, drastically reducing human error.
Operational efficiency also gets a boost through Huawei’s NetMaster system. Moving from reactive to proactive O&M, China Mobile Guangdong slashed fault diagnosis time from 45 minutes to 5, thanks to a 300,000-case knowledge base. Meanwhile, MasOrange Spain deployed an L4 IP autonomous driving network, cutting mean time to repair while lowering operational costs.
Net5.5G Pioneer Awards Highlight Global Momentum
The summit wrapped up with the Net5.5G Pioneer Award Ceremony, celebrating winners from more than 10 global carriers. The event underscored Huawei’s intent to accelerate the commercial rollout of Net5.5G worldwide, signaling that the race toward intelligent, AI-driven networks is firmly underway.
For carriers, the message is clear: adapt or risk being left behind in a 5.5G world where intelligence drives both growth and security.
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