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Huawei Demonstrates Its 5G Vision for Connecting an Intelligent World at

ITU Telecom World 2019

antenna integration, energy efficiency,
zero footprint, and indoor coverage – the
ultra-lean 5G sites help operators reduce
CAPEX and OPEX during site evolution
to enable faster 5G deployment and
achieve business success. Geng Fei, Vice
President of Huawei’s Wireless and Cloud
Core Network Marketing Solution Sales
Department, said: “Owing to continuous
breakthroughs and innovations, Huawei
offers simplified, green, and evolvable 5G
site solutions. The latest breakthroughs in
overcoming the five limits of experience,
antenna integration, energy efficiency,
zero-footprint deployment, and indoor
coverage will prove an essential catalyst
for empowering mobile network operators
to simplify site structure, reduce site TCO,
and protect investment. They will enable
the creation of a robust foundation for
During the ITU Telecom World 2019 the 5G commercial process, 5G innovative the successful commercial adoption
held in Budapest, Hungary, Huawei- a applications emerge in an endless stream, of 5G networks.” Huawei works with
leading global provider of information including enhanced mobile broadband, government regulators, global operators,
and communications technology (ICT) media-based entertainment, industrial industry leaders, ecosystem partners, and
is participating under the “Ubiquitous manufacturing, intelligent transportation, industry analysts to exchange ideas and
Gigabit Connectivity & Intelligent Society”. etc. The 5G network can provide users experiences on leading business models
Huawei is appearing full force with a host with Gigabit network, ultimate network and applications of 5G+gigabit and discuss
of forums and demonstrations, such as performance and user experience. Huawei its commercial deployment strategy from
the 5G+Gigabit, Connecting an Intelligent also hosted an in-depth session on fixed the perspectives of industry policy and
Future forum and the 5G is On demo truck. wireless access (FWA) on the proactive role regulation, industry applications, service
At the event, Yang Chaobin, President of wireless broadband access technology development, simplified 5G sites, and
of Huawei 5G product line, released in national broadband development. network deployment. Over the past 10
the “5G Applications Position Paper” at Huawei also showcased its latest WTTx years, Huawei has invested a total of US$4
“5G+Gigabit: Connecting an Intelligent solution that enables households as well billion in 5G, making it a leader in 5G chips,
Future “ Forum. The forum was opened as small and medium-sized enterprises products, and networks. Huawei is the
by Mr. Houlin Zhao, the Secretary General to access high-speed Internet services only telecoms company in the world that
of International Telecom Union (ITU) without optical fibers and narrows the is able to provide end-to-end commercial
and Mr. László Palkovics, the Minister of digital divide between urban and rural 5G solutions. The company has signed
Innovation and Technology of Hungary. The areas. It is also key to implementing commercial contracts with over 50
position paper highlights 5G application national broadband plans. At the event, operators worldwide and shipped over
scenarios in the areas of enhancing Huawei also released the 5G Ultra-Lean 200,000 5G Massive MIMO AAUs to help
broadband, media and entertainment, Site White Paper which emphasizes the operators gain first-mover advantages and
industrial manufacturing, and intelligent deployment strategy for 5G sites. With the ensure premium user experience in 5G.
transportation. With the advancement of aim of breaking five barriers – experience,

Mattel Inks Deal with Huawei

Mauritanian cellular operator Mattel has saying: ‘The realization of this project, in not disclosed. Mattel, which is backed
signed a cooperation agreement with partnership with Huawei, will contribute by Tunisie Telecom, is the smallest of
Chinese equipment vendor Huawei for to the growth of the sector and will allow Mauritania’s three cellcos, claiming around
the upgrade of its networks. A report Mattel to consolidate its growth potential 23% of the mobile market as of mid-2019.
from Agence Ecofin cites Mattel’s in the Mauritanian telecommunications
Managing Director, Elyes Ben Sassi, as market.’ Full details of the contract were

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