ZTE Corporation was at MWC Barcelona 2026 under the theme "Creating an Intelligent Future". Guided by its strategy "All in AI, AI for All", the company is showcasing the latest progress of its “Connectivity + Computing” strategy while working with global partners to help build a more open, secure, and inclusive digital ecosystem.
At the event, ZTE is presenting a wide range of technologies including AI-native connectivity, intelligent computing infrastructure, smart home technologies, and personal smart devices. These solutions demonstrate how artificial intelligence can improve network performance, simplify operations, and create new digital services.
AI Integration Across Four Key Areas
At this year’s exhibition, ZTE highlights the integration of AI and ICT across four core areas: AI-Powered Network Connectivity, AI Computing, AI Home, and Smart Personal Devices. The company presents a full digital intelligence framework that covers everything from network infrastructure and architecture design to real-world applications and commercial deployment.
AI-Native Networks and Advanced Connectivity
ZTE is advancing AI-native network architecture to help operators build more efficient and intelligent infrastructure. For mobile networks, the company is pushing toward L4 autonomous networks, which can manage and optimize themselves using AI.
ZTE is advancing AI-native network architecture to help operators build more efficient and intelligent infrastructure. For mobile networks, the company is pushing toward L4 autonomous networks, which can manage and optimize themselves using AI.
In optical networks, ZTE is working with operators on a three-stage evolution: fiberization, all-optical networks, and AI optical networks. This roadmap improves network speed, user experience, and service monetization while helping operators boost ARPU.
The company also introduced its HI-NET solution, powered by technologies such as C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps transmission and built-in AI computing power, creating a high-performance network foundation for intelligent connectivity.
For campus networks, ZTE launched the industry-first 5-in-1 50G PON integrated service gateway and enterprise-grade FTTR gateways that combine optical connectivity, video security, computing, and storage in one system. These solutions allow operators to deliver intelligent enterprise networks rather than simply providing fiber connections.
To simplify network management, ZTE also offers the AIR Net autonomous network solution, certified by TMF. Built on an open layered architecture, the platform uses intelligent agents to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency. ZTE has already deployed high-level autonomous networks with several operators.
AI Cloud and Intelligent Data Centers
The company introduced its Elastic AIDC solution, designed to meet the growing demand for flexible and efficient data centers. Thanks to its modular design, deployment time can be reduced by up to 40 percent compared with traditional data center construction.
The company introduced its Elastic AIDC solution, designed to meet the growing demand for flexible and efficient data centers. Thanks to its modular design, deployment time can be reduced by up to 40 percent compared with traditional data center construction.
Energy efficiency is improved through technologies such as cold-plate cooling, immersion cooling, and 800V HVDC power systems, increasing overall efficiency by 25 percent. ZTE also uses high-voltage lithium-ion batteries to improve both safety and power performance.
With its strengths in computing-network co-design and software-hardware integration, ZTE aims to deliver AI computing infrastructure that supports a wide range of industries.
Enterprise AI and Industry Applications
ZTE is also focusing on enterprise digital transformation through its AI agent platform called Co-Claw. This platform integrates AI across office work, research and development, and business operations to help companies improve efficiency.
ZTE is also focusing on enterprise digital transformation through its AI agent platform called Co-Claw. This platform integrates AI across office work, research and development, and business operations to help companies improve efficiency.
The company is also developing digital and AI solutions for education and healthcare, supporting more equal access to digital resources and expanding the benefits of AI technologies. With business operations in over 160 countries and regions, ZTE continues to expand its global computing ecosystem and strengthen partnerships with operators and industry partners.
Smart Home and Consumer AI Devices
ZTE remains a major player in the smart home terminal market, shipping over 100 million devices annually. The company also ranks first globally in shipments of CPE, IP STB, Wi-Fi 7 terminals, FWA, and MBB devices.
ZTE remains a major player in the smart home terminal market, shipping over 100 million devices annually. The company also ranks first globally in shipments of CPE, IP STB, Wi-Fi 7 terminals, FWA, and MBB devices.
For the AI era, ZTE is building a new product architecture based on the concept "Connectivity as the Base, Screen as the Medium, and AI as the Core", aiming to deliver experiences where "Screens on the Go, Services at Your Fingertips".
New innovations showcased include:
The first commercial Wi-Fi 8 CPE, enabling future 10G connectivity
An AI-powered smart display featuring "Dual Brains, Dual Screens, and Full Connectivity"
An AI-powered cloud PC lineup designed for multiple screen sizes
A terminal-cloud integrated management platform for intelligent device management
AI Smartphones and Gaming Ecosystem
An AI-powered cloud PC lineup designed for multiple screen sizes
A terminal-cloud integrated management platform for intelligent device management
AI Smartphones and Gaming Ecosystem
As an AI-Native Phone Pioneer, ZTE is integrating AI deeply into its smartphones across hardware, software, and ecosystem services. The goal is to transform AI from a simple tool into a smart digital partner that understands users and improves over time.
In gaming and e-sports, ZTE continues expanding with devices like REDMAGIC gaming smartphones and the nubia Neo series, targeting younger users and competitive gamers.
The company’s 5G FWA and MBB devices have also maintained the No.1 global market share for five consecutive years, delivering fast and secure connectivity for homes, vehicles, and mobile users under its "5G for All" strategy.
The company’s 5G FWA and MBB devices have also maintained the No.1 global market share for five consecutive years, delivering fast and secure connectivity for homes, vehicles, and mobile users under its "5G for All" strategy.
Eight Major Technology Breakthroughs
ZTE also introduced eight key technology breakthroughs during MWC Barcelona 2026.
One highlight is AIR MAX, which uses a 10-block AI stack and three-tier architecture combining AI-native infrastructure, autonomous operations, and service monetization.
ZTE also introduced eight key technology breakthroughs during MWC Barcelona 2026.
One highlight is AIR MAX, which uses a 10-block AI stack and three-tier architecture combining AI-native infrastructure, autonomous operations, and service monetization.
Another major innovation is GigaMIMO, the world’s first 6G prototype with more than 2,000 antenna elements in the U6G band. Using AI algorithms, it can deliver 10 times the capacity of 5G-Advanced and demonstrates new possibilities for human-agent interaction.
The company also introduced the industry’s first multi-ONU burst-mode 200G PON prototype, capable of upstream speeds of up to 200 Gbps. In computing infrastructure, the SuperPOD platform features a cable-free architecture and supports up to 128 GPUs in a single rack, enabling scalable AI computing.
Other innovations include the Co-Sight AI Agent Studio, Wi-Fi 8 Mesh networking, the AI Mid-Screen smart display, and the nubia M153 smartphone with Doubao AI Assistant, which supports cross-app task execution.
Driving the Next Stage of Digital Intelligence
During MWC Barcelona 2026, ZTE also hosted several product launches and industry events including the AI New Species Release, nubia NEO and REDMAGIC product launch, and the AIR MAX for Future Network launch event.
The company also participated in GSMA forums discussing topics such as Corporate Innovation, Intelligent Infrastructure, Connect AI, Tech4ALL, and Game Changer. As AI and communication technologies continue to evolve together, ZTE believes connectivity and computing will drive the next stage of digital transformation. At MWC Barcelona 2026, the company demonstrates how AI-powered networks, computing platforms, and smart devices can work together to create a more intelligent digital future for everyone.
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