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1、 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAND FORUMKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAND FORUMHUAWEI CONTINUES TO INNOVATE WITH 5.5G AND MOBILE AIEXECUTIVE SUMMARYDimitris Mavrakis,Senior Research DirectorHuawei held its annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024(MBBF 2024)in Istanbul in Novembe

2、r,showcasing cutting-edge innovations and reinforcing its strategic commitment to Turkish operators,which have yet to launch 5G services.With a spectrum auction anticipated in 2025 and a large-scale 5G launch projected for 2026,Turkeys journey toward 5G is gaining momentum.These operators can jump d

3、irectly to 5.5G and build on experience gathered from hundreds of other 5G network deployments around the world.Despite the absence of 5G in the Turkish market,Huawei seized the opportunity to highlight forward-looking solutions,including advancements that are ahead of current industry trends.The co

4、mpany unveiled new radio infrastructure,new passive and active antennas,next-generation Artificial Intelligence(AI)-driven network automation models,and core network enhancements,reaffirming its commitment to innovation even as its access to Western markets remains restricted.The question is,who sta

5、nds to lose more from Huaweis restricted access:Huawei itself or Western operators missing out on its success in China?To explore this question,we can look at Huaweis impact on the Chinese market,where 5G Standalone(SA)was deployed from the outset.Chinese operators have launched new applications and

6、 services,including network slicing capabilities that have enabled innovative offerings like VIP plans.Huawei claims these are now commercial for travel,live events,and gaming use cases,priced at around US$8.50 monthly to guarantee prioritized traffic.Another example includes dedicated stadium packa

7、ges,which offer users a steady 10 Megabits per Second(Mbps)connection for 4 hours at approximately US$11.These capabilities are made possible by 5G-Advanced(or 5.5G),which is already operational in major Chinese cities.The innovations showcased at the MBBF 2024 make it clear that Huawei is not only

8、continuing to drive mobile network innovation,but is doing so with renewed focus and speed.In contrast,many Western operators are still navigating the challenges of 5G monetization,network slicing trials,and Application Programming Interface(API)integrationinitiatives that,as of now,have yielded lim

9、ited returns with uncertain timelines for tangible results.While Huaweis presence in Western markets might not resolve all of these challenges,it could offer operators valuable solutions to help accelerate progress.The following sections highlight some key innovations presented at the MBBF KEY TAKEA

10、WAYS FROM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAND FORUMMASSIVE MIMO TAKES CENTER STAGE IN HUAWEIS LATEST 5G-AA SUITE OF SOLUTIONSLarbi Belkhit,Industry AnalystWith the convergence between 5.5G and AI the key theme of this years MBBF 2024 in Trkiye,Huawei announced its new 5G-AA solutions,positioned to deepen this

11、convergence through the“Network for AI”and“AI for Network”domains:Network for AI:Enables networks to possess sufficient capabilities required to address differentiated service requirements and improve both network performance and user experiences.AI for Network:Equips networks with Level 4(L4)autono

12、my through digital sites and Radio Access Network(RAN)Intelligent Agents.Massive Multiple Input,Multiple Output(MIMO)has been an integral part of 5G networks and continues to spark significant operator deployments globally,leading to widespread improvements in capacity,coverage,and user experience.O

13、f the 10 solutions announced as part of Huaweis 5G-AA solutions,the following were Massive MIMO innovations:1)Sub-1 Gigahertz(GHz)Massive MIMO:This innovative solution builds a ubiquitous foundational layer for Mobile AI.The industrys first 16T16R solution aims to address the many technical challeng

14、es to meet deployment requirements for site engineering,bringing Massive MIMO to low bands and allowing for improved uplink,downlink,and low-latency experiences,while also offering extensive coverage.Sub-1 GHz is considered the“golden spectrum,”owned by all operators with huge potential for enhancin

15、g spectral efficiency previously only addressed via Remote Radio Units(RRUs).2)Blade AAU X:This solution is the industrys first product using a single antenna to support Massive MIMO across all sub-6 GHz bands.Furthermore,this solution can be deployed on a single pole,requiring 50%less site space an

16、d 70%less Operational Expenditure(OPEX).This solution simplifies the deployment of Massive MIMO for operators and can be used worldwide.3)U6GHz AAU:This 256T256R solution integrates over 1,500 antenna elements and uses industry-leading Multi-User(MU)-MIMO algorithms.This combination supports a capac

17、ity of up to 100 Gigabits per Second(Gbps)and speeds of up to 10 Gbps.Furthermore,it enables coverage to be aligned with the C-Band to ensure interrupted indoor experiences.4)EasyAAU:This solution is the industrys lightest Active Antenna Unit(AAU)product,weighing half on an 8T RRU model.This allows

18、the AAU to be deployed on walls in urban areas and poles in rural areas so that operators can provide 5G coverage quickly,with a 40%accelerated delivery time and doubled capacity.This solution does not replace the need for small cells,which remain effective for addressing high-density hotspots.Given

19、 that these new AAU solutions have just been announced,we must wait to see the level of demand they garner from operators.However,these Massive MIMO solutions address many of the challenges facing Massive MIMO adoption becoming more accelerated,so it is likely that commercial interest for these solu

20、tions will be high.The most interesting of these solutions to track commercially for me will be the sub-1 GHz solution,both for the fact that it is a new configuration(radios are typically 4T4R,8T8R,then 32T32R,64T64R,and so on)and it accesses a new band of KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAN

21、D FORUMWIRELESS BACKHAUL INNOVATIONS REMAIN INTEGRAL TO SUPPORT NETWORK ROLLOUTSMatthias Foo,Senior AnalystMobile backhaul is a critical component of any mobile network,as it is the link supporting voice and data transport between the core network and RAN sites.While fiber backhaul is gaining promin

22、ence,wireless backhaul(i.e.,microwave)continues to be a mainstay technology with around 60%of mobile cell sites being backhauled by microwave today.In particular,microwave remains a preferred backhaul alternative in areas where it is difficult,impractical,or cost inhibitive to deploy fiber cablesthr

23、ough water bodies to islands,in mountainous regions,in remote/rural areas,or even in dense urban areas where Right-of-Way(ROW)issues can cause deployment bottlenecks.Huawei has historically been at the forefront of microwave innovation and recent announcements by the company suggests that it continu

24、es to do so.At Huaweis MBBF 2024,the organization announced a series of new microwave products that continue to push the boundaries of the technology.MAGICSwave Full Duplex:To support network densification and data demand in dense urban areas,Huawei introduced its latest MAGICSwave Full Duplex solut

25、ion that supports up to 50 Gbps throughput in the E-Band.Key features that enable this full duplex mode include Huaweis proprietary interference cancellation and ultra isolated antenna technologies.This announcement marks a significant improvement of 2X link capacities over previous product models,t

26、hereby supporting the anticipated increase in traffic demand by 5G and 5G-Advanced networks.RuralCOW:This newly introduced product represents the next evolution from the previous RuralStar and RuralLink solutions.RuralCOW further simplifies rural coverage deployments by combining the Baseband Unit(B

27、BU),RRU,and backhaul radio into a single box.Furthermore,the number of solar panels required to support the solution has been reduced from six to two.With the microwave backhaul link being able to reach a maximum of 40 Kilometers(km),this latest innovation from Huawei simplifies and accelerates rura

28、l network deployment,an area that has historically troubled operators globally.Integrated Antenna and Microwave:Last but not the least,Huawei also introduced its Integrated Antenna and Microwave(IAM)solution that integrated a microwave solution with its Green Antenna.Conceptually,this designa paradi

29、gm shift away from traditional wireless access and backhaul standalone deploymentsseems to make sense,as it should reduce overall installation time and wind load.It will be interesting to see if this new product gains traction among operators.All in all,Huawei demonstrated strong technological leade

30、rship with its series of innovative product launches.The wide range of new microwave products offered by Huawei addresses various pain points of operators,regardless of whether they are looking to deploy high capacity 5G-Advanced networks in dense urban environments or looking to enhance rural mobil

31、e coverage.In my opinion,in todays telecoms environment where Capital Expenditure(CAPEX)spending and Return on Investment(ROI)are top-of-mind issues for operators,having the flexibility of deployment options will certainly be welcomed.Huawei attempts to address these concerns by continuing to offer

32、operators a suite of new and innovative connectivity options,thereby giving operators the flexibility to choose a solution that best suits their business model.This customer-centric approach,while intensive and expensive on the product development side,could prove to be a strong value proposition in

33、 a competitive telecommunications KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAND FORUMLATEST HUAWEI CELLULAR BASE STATION ANTENNA DEVELOPMENTJake Saunders,Vice PresidentAt Huaweis MMBF 2024 in Istanbul,Turkey,the vendor elaborated further on its recently announced Alpha series antenna.Huawei has been a

34、 key player in the base station antenna market for some time.Innovations have brought down the weight,form factor size,eradicated Passive Intermodulation(PIM),and improved coverage and link budget characteristics.As the convergence of cellular connectivity and AI progresses,the vendor states that mo

35、bile operators also need to be concerned about improving efficiency,maximizing digitalization,and simplifying deployment.This is because cellular connectivity and AI convergence is stimulating demand for greater downlink and uplink bandwidth and reduction in latency.As the number of network elements

36、 and complexity increases,it is invaluable to the telco to make sure its networks Operations and Maintenance(O&M)is as efficient as possible.Huawei claims it helps its customers achieve these goals in these ways:It integrates an Antenna Information Sensor Unit(AISU)into the antenna.The sensors upgra

37、ded algorithms enable it to handle a range of scenarios.The sensor transmits site engineering parameters back to the operators network operations center.The Alpha series antennas can then adjust the antennas full-dimensional beam,which allows reorientation and pattern reconfiguration to enable real-

38、time network optimization.Huawei emphasized that its Signal Direct Injection Feeding(SDIF)technology minimizes signal loss and maximizes Radio Frequency(RF)efficiency,while its Meta Lens technology minimizes emission dissipation,enabling operators to enhance network coverage and user experience.Last

39、ly,the Alpha series antenna has been redesigned to push down the weight of the antenna to a reported 25 Kilograms(kg).The design relies on an internal load-bearing structure and a fiber-reinforced polypropylene radome material,Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene(GFRPP),that is recyclable.We will ha

40、ve to see how Huaweis latest antenna design is received by the mobile operator community,but these are all characteristics that should be positively welcomed.Reducing the weight and form factor mitigates tower management-related costs and potential damage during a storm.While operators have densifie

41、d their networks,Communication Service Providers(CSPs)always face constraints in their network deployments.Therefore,securing greater visibility into the cell sites engineering parameters and environmental conditions should prove KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAND FORUMHUAWEI OPTIMIZES CORE

42、 NETWORK SOLUTIONS FOR GREATER STABILITY AND VERSATILITY WITH GEN AIJake Saunders,Vice PresidentThe operators core network is a complex domain.Unfortunately,the evolution to 5G Standalone(SA)does not necessarily simplify matters,although The 3rd Generation Partnership Projects(3GPP)5G-Advanced does

43、attempt to simplify some operations.More than anything else,telcos are concerned about stability that goes beyond the“five 9s”of reliability.Huawei put significant emphasis on this requirement during its briefings at the MBBF 2024s dedicated core network session.Huawei highlights that it now uses Ge

44、nerative Artificial Intelligence(Gen AI)processes to prevent suboptimal O&M issues,auto-repair deterministic failures,and ensure that micro-services can be swapped out in real time in fault scenarios.Huawei states that its cloud-native and core network solutions support a unified O&M that enables cr

45、oss-layer,cross-domain,and full-stack automation.Automation and intelligence also extend to managing the network.Huawei announced the integration of a series of“Agents”that can help streamline the operation and coordination of the network.These include CompSpirit,AssurSpirit,FaultSpirit,and NOCMate:

46、CompSpirit:The agent helps to reorganize the complaint handling process.AssurSpirit:The agent simplifies the alarm handling process and improves O&M efficiency.NOCMate:Is a copilot-like agent that facilitates O&M processes,thereby reducing complexity and improving efficiency.Greater automation and A

47、I integration is discussed and anticipated by telcos,but they do have concerns about demonstratable ROI,as well as needing to be reassured that these tools operate as expected.The emphasis on greater core network stability and the tight integration of AI agents into O&M processes is KEY TAKEAWAYS FR

48、OM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAND FORUMHUAWEIS INTELLIGENT RAN AND MOBILE AI AIM TO MODERNIZE NETWORKS AND CREATE NEW USE CASESDimitris Mavrakis,Senior Research DirectorHuawei showcased several AI innovations at its Huawei MBBF 2024 conference,aiming to both automate and optimize 5G networks using its Int

49、elligent RAN platforms,as well as allowing 5.5G networks to offer new types of experiences using its“Mobile AI”concept.In the network automation domain,Huaweis foundational AI models and Intelligent RAN suite aim to help Mobile Network Operators(MNOs)reduce operational costs and downtime,increase ef

50、ficiency,and improve overall user experience.This is done predominantly through two products:1)Huaweis Intelligent RAN suite allows operators to reach Level 4(L4)network automation,meaning that the network can detect and apply corrections for network faults.In some cases,Huaweis tools can achieve th

51、is in a closed-loop manner,improving network performance and repairing faults without human intervention.Huawei now refers to this functionality as network agents,designed for different network domains,including Bit Mentor and Watt Maestro.Huaweis mantra in this domain is 0 Bit,0 Watt,0 Loss,as well

52、 as 0 Touch,0 Fail,0 Loss.2)The Mobile AI concept is a more future-looking and ambitious approach,aiming to utilize the 5.5G network for AI use cases.This concept will focus on synergies between the device,network,and cloud to explore new types of use cases.Huawei aims to tune the cellular network f

53、or AI use cases by lowering overall latency and improving the uplink,which will require higher bandwidth to collect training data across the network.Moreover,Huawei has developed Large Language Models(LLMs)that are trained in Huaweis servers and then fine-tuned with data from individual operators.Th

54、ese data are fed to Huaweis existing network management models(including AUTIN and SmartCare)and improve network maintenance and network operations,in many cases,by more than 30%KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HUAWEIS MOBILE BROADBAND FORUMDimitris Mavrakis Senior Research DirectorDimitris Mavrakis,Senior Resear

55、ch Director,manages ABI Researchs telco network and cloud computing cover-age,including hybrid cloud platforms,digital transfor-mation,and mobile network infrastructure.Research top-ics include AI and machine learning in telco networks,hybrid cloud deployments and technologies,telco soft-ware and ap

56、plications,5G,6G,cloud-native networks,and both telco and cloud ecosystems.Jake Saunders Vice President,Asia-Pacific&Advisory ServicesJake Saunders,Vice President,Asia-Pacific&Advisory Services,heads ABI Researchs Asia-Pacific re-search division.Jake brings highly developed analytical skills to the

57、company,combined with years of expertise in the technology market research business and a proven track record of operations management.He devotes particular attention to the Asia-Pacific market in relation to its mobile operator strategic position-ing,infrastructure vendors,mobile device vendors,and

58、 chipset manufacturers.Matthias Foo Senior Analyst As part of the Custom Research team at ABI Research,Senior Analyst Matthias focuses on 5G infrastructure and relevant technologies,including Core,Radio Access Network(RAN)&backhaul deploy-ment,spectrum allocation,and cloud-related issues.Matthias al

59、so focuses on key technological develop-ments within the Southeast Asian region.MEET OUR ANALYSTSLarbi Belkhit Industry Analyst Research Analyst Larbi Belkhit is part of ABI Researchs Strategic Tech-nologies research group focused on 5G,6G,and Open RAN research.He is responsible for producing qualit

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