Huawei launches industry’s first AI-native core network at MWC 2025

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At MWC Barcelona, Huawei hosted its 5G-A Core Summit, bringing together over 100 industry executives from across the globe including representatives from GSMA and Dell’Oro and Tier1 operators. Under the theme “5G-A Intelligent Core Enabling New Entries,” discussions focused on how AI-powered 5G-A core networks can drive innovation, enhance user experiences, and optimise network operations for operators. 

The launch of the first AI-native core network 

Opening the event, George Gao, President of Huawei’s Cloud Core Network Product Line, announced the launch of the industry’s first AI-native core network. The launch is a shift beyond traditional connectivity, embedding AI into the core of networks to enable automation, intelligent optimisation, and improved service delivery. Gao emphasised AI’s role in shaping the next generation of telecom infrastructure and invited global operators to collaborate in advancing this technology. 

Leo Ma, Vice President of Huawei’s Cloud Core Network Product Line, expanded on the vision, explaining how intelligent networks will help operators seize new service opportunities, reshape business models, and make the most of cloud-based operations. By using AI, operators can enhance customer experiences, improve efficiency, and create new revenue streams as the space becomes increasingly digital.  

Increasing value in telecoms services 

As 5G-A networks evolve, AI is transforming how telco services are delivered. Huawei introduced New Calling, a platform that improves traditional voice services by integrating AI into the native dial pad. It allows operators to create interactive, AI-powered voice services, opening new revenue potential and enhancing the role of voice communication in the AI era. 

Beyond voice services, user experience monetisation is a huge focus, and has been since the launch of AI. Huawei outlined strategies for operators to introduce premium-tiered service models, ensuring that high-value customers receive tailored experiences with better connectivity and exclusive features. By embedding AI into the packet core network, operators can better monetise connectivity services, creating sustainable revenue streams for the future, as the market becomes more AI-driven. 

AI-powered network operations and automation 

AI is also changing network operations and maintenance (O&M). As Autonomous Networks (AN) progress, Huawei introduced ICNMaster, an AI-powered solution supporting AN Level 4 (AN L4) automation. The solution focuses on closed-loop automation for high-value network functions and improving core network stability, reducing manual intervention while also improving efficiency and reliability. 

To further improve AI integration, Huawei also launched The Telco Intelligent Converged Cloud (TICC), the first AI-native enablement platform for telecom cloud networks. The platform embeds AI into network architecture, automation, and sustainability, providing operators with a future-proof, intelligent infrastructure for seamless network evolution. 

A network ready for the future 

Huawei’s 5G-A intelligent core network has already undergone extensive global testing and application, proving its technical feasibility and business potential. After nearly three years of development, ecosystem collaboration, and standards innovation, the company is working with operators worldwide to deploy and refine AI-integrated core networks. Rather than simply adding AI to existing networks, the company aims to merge AI and core network capabilities, making sure that operators stay at the forefront of intelligent connectivity and next-generation services. 

Author: Ernestro Casas -

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