On February 27th, we are getting word out of Huawei that the world’s first 5.5G intelligent core network developed by Huawei has been officially released.

5.5G, also known as 5G-A, is a mobile communication technology that transitions between 5G and 6G. Compared to 5G networks, 5.5G networks have increased their capabilities in connection speed, latency and reliability by about ten times, and have the potential to achieve millisecond level latency and low-cost billions of IoT.

The solution has completed all 5.5G functional testing and technical performance testing. Among them, new communication technology, as an important component of Huawei’s 5.5G intelligent core network, has been deployed in 31 provinces in China and is expected to support 50 million users. Besides, this technology has also been widely validated in multiple regions such as Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, and is planned to be officially commercialized in 2024.

Data shows that the global 5G user base has exceeded 1.5 billion in the past 5 years of commercial use, equivalent to the achievements of 9 years of 4G development. Meanwhile, 5G accounts for 20% of global mobile users, contributing 30% of mobile traffic and 40% of mobile business revenue. Huawei Senior Vice President Li Peng stated that high-quality networks will bring better user experiences with the development of cloud computing and artificial intelligence technology and 5G will also support sustained growth for the future with the continuous emergence of new businesses.

In addition, Huawei recently released its first large-scale model in the communication industry. In response to the industry’s advanced goals of agile business distribution, precise user experience assurance, and cross domain efficient operation and maintenance, the Big Model provides intelligent applications based on roles and scenarios, improving employee knowledge and work efficiency, enhancing user satisfaction, and enhancing network productivity.