Networks consume a lot of energy, and it’s easy to view this as an ever-growing expense for operators. However, the huge footprint of networks, their connection to the grid, and innovations in site power have seen virtual power plants (VPPs) emerge as a huge opportunity for operators to not only reduce their energy costs, but also to gain revenue through a new approach to managing network energy.

Detecting and Countering Fraud and Revenue Leakage in Mobile Networks

Handbook for Fraud, Revenue Assurance & Network Teams.

Fraud and revenue leakage cost mobile operators billions every year, eroding margins across data, messaging, and voice. Enea's new Handbook for Fraud, Revenue Assurance & Network Teams breaks down the biggest threats in each domain, from data charging bypass to grey routes and SIM banks to International Revenue Share Fraud, covering the specific techniques fraudsters use and why they're so hard to catch.

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, recently hosted its 2026 Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Energy Storage Channel Partner Conference under the theme "Safer, More Efficient, and More Intelligent to Create Greater Value for Customers". At the event, ZTE launched its new-generation E260C3 Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage Integrated Cabinet.

Huawei unveiled a next-generation antenna system for the Upper 6GHz (U6GHz) band designed to boost network capacity as well as match the coverage of existing C-band assets, providing support for operators to deploy ultra-high bandwidth spectrum.

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and Kazakhstan operator Beeline Kazakhstan today announced the successful completion of a low-band FMM (Massive MIMO) trial in Shymkent.

Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (NISCO) has worked with Huawei and ecosystem partners to commercially deploy the world's first steel model powered by swarm intelligence—the YuanYe Steel Large Model (YuanYe)—across multiple scenarios at scale.

At UBBF in Vienna, Huawei’s Feng Jingchun argued that operators can move beyond selling connectivity by building new revenue around coverage, speed, home and business networking, and AI-enabled services.

UAE regulator TDRA is helping the region to take the lead on upper 6GHz (U6GHz) development through regulatory frameworks. In November 2024, TDRA updated the UAE’s National Frequency Plan, emphasising the key role that U6GHz can play in International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT).

While digital transformation has been on the agenda for most enterprises in recent years, the growing use of agentic AI is putting extra pressure on enterprises to digitally transform their enterprise campus networks to ensure they can keep up with demand.

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The swift approach of agentic AI is driving up demand for computing power. At Huawei Connect 2026 event in Shanghai, Huawei revealed its latest innovations in developing AI infrastructure centred around SuperPoDs and now SuperClusters, which the company sees as the necessary silicon foundation to support the era of agentic AI and beyond.

As communications service providers (CSPs) move from technology adoption to value realization, the focus is shifting from simply adding new capabilities to maximizing the value of the technology investments already in place.

At the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) in Shenzhen in September, Huawei demonstrated its third-gen optical interconnect product for SuperPod, the 7.2T NPO (near-packaged optics), which will be deployed in its future SuperPoD series.

As Southeast Asia's largest digital economy, Indonesia is accelerating its journey toward the "Vision Indonesia Digital 2045" (VID 2045), where resilient and inclusive connectivity forms the foundation for socioeconomic growth. Against this backdrop, the largest network integration project in Indonesia's telecom history has achieved unprecedented success—surpassing 95% completion in record time, and receiving top industry awards for 5G and overall mobile network experience across the archipelago.

More than one in three (38%) people remains offline despite being covered by mobile broadband – and a lack of digital literacy skills is often to blame, according to new research published today.

Huawei is betting that a technology called Near-Packaged Optics, or NPO, will become one of the main building blocks of the next generation of AI data centres.

[Munich, September 2, 2026] Huawei kicked off its "Chase the Wild" global innovative product launch event today at SHOWPALAST Munich, Germany. Huawei unveiled a sweeping portfolio of new flagship devices across four key categories: smart wearables, tablets, smartphones, and audio. The event underscored Huawei's commitment to seamlessly integrating intelligent technology into everyday life, empowering users to pursue their passions with freedom and vitality.

As mobile AI moves from concept to everyday reality, the demands placed on radio networks are changing quickly. AI agents, real-time multimodal applications, AI glasses and embodied intelligence all depend on a network that is not simply faster, but more responsive, balanced and adaptable.

Being named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for the fourth consecutive year is more than another industry milestone for Huawei. 

Amidst the digital wave, smart city construction has become a popular choice for megacities to address governance challenges. Wuhan, keeping pace with China's modernization, has continuously innovated in governance, upgraded industries, and optimized the ecosystem, injecting vitality into the city. This allows residents of Wuhan to live and work with much greater convenience, and to embrace a bright future together.

One of most viral videos of 2026 to date captured a humanoid robot named Flash running in the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon in April, and setting a world speed record in the process. What casual spectators may not have known is that the event was also a preview of the coming era of mobile AI – in this case, powered by China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Technologies.

For much of the past decade, telecom operators have searched for new growth by expanding connectivity, investing in faster networks and introducing new digital services. Yet despite those efforts, many continue to face familiar challenges: slowing subscriber growth, intense competition and increasing pressure to improve customer experience while controlling operational costs.

Less than a year after its commercial launch, the BoGuan multimodal large language model (LLM) designed for cultural tourism in China has entered broad application in Xi’an, and is generating real revenues and value for the tourism industry.

ZTE Corporation has signed an agreement to become the Strategic Partner of GSMA's M360 ASEAN event.

On June 23 (local time), the 2026 Digital Transformation World (DTW2026), hosted by TM Forum, opened in Copenhagen, Denmark. Dr. Li Huidi (pictured), EVP of China Mobile, was invited to attend the conference and delivered a keynote speech titled “AN in Future,Faster.”

China West Airport Group's strategic vision is to build a first-class enterprise and set an industry benchmark. Centering on this vision, China West Airport Group will start from the third phase of the expansion and renovation of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, focus on digital and intelligent transformation, and actively develop the AI-enabled digital twin of airport operational management.

Via Licensing Alliance (Via) today announced continued momentum for its Voice Codec patent pool, including the addition of a new unnamed licensee and new licensors, NovaVoice Limited and Cordial IP, further growing the program’s patent stack and market penetration from its initial five, large global licensors.

ZTE Corporation recently released its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting the company's latest achievements in deepening Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. This marks the 18th consecutive year that ZTE has voluntarily disclosed its annual sustainability performance to the public.

ZTE Corporation and MediaTek, a global semiconductor company, unveiled a joint strategy at the 2026 ZTE Broadband User Congress. The two parties will expand premium connectivity product portfolios tailored for high-demand residential users and small businesses in Brazil, addressing their needs for advanced technology, comprehensive coverage, ultra-high speed and low-latency network performance.

Advances in technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence present telecom operators with a wealth of opportunities – but they also create new challenges which must be navigated carefully, particularly in terms of security and compliance.

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB), to establish a strategic cooperation framework aimed at supporting digital infrastructure development across ASEAN.

The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison CEO Vikram Sinha highlighted how the Indonesian operator is transforming itself from a traditional telecoms provider into an AI-driven technology company.