China Mobile Joins Hands with Huawei to Introduce Innovative Solutions at MWC 2016
[Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2016] Huawei has announced its partnership with China Mobile to introduce a series of innovative solutions at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in Barcelona. 4.5G (TDD+), NarrowBand Internet of Things (NB-IoT), and network slicing are among these solutions that demonstrate the long-term network evolution strategy and infinite service application potential that China Mobile has envisioned.
China Mobile's booth at MWC 2016
4.5G (TDD+) core technologies Massive MIMO and DMIMO improve network capacity and user experience
China Mobile works with Huawei to showcase the Massive MIMO and Distributed MIMO (DMIMO) solutions in its LTE Advanced Pro exhibit. With the rapid development of mobile data services and continued 4G network evolution, operators seek to surpass network capacity limits and push the boundaries of the ultimate user experience. 2014 saw the joint launch of the Huawei and China Mobile Massive MIMO solution. The telecommunications giants have since 2015 verified that this solution works in urban hotspot areas requiring intensive coverage in Shanghai and other cities. The Massive MIMO solution features a 128T128R antenna system with a downlink throughput exceeding 650 Mbit/s and a bandwidth of 20 MHz per carrier. The manifold improvement in spectral efficiency overcomes obstacles in site location acquisition and user experience enhancement.
DMIMIO, another highlighted solution, is the trump card against capacity bottlenecks in high-traffic areas. This user-centric solution maximizes network efficiency while delivering the best user experience the network conditions can support.
The Massive MIMO and DMIMO solutions displayed at China Mobile's booth
As 4.5G (TDD+) core technologies Massive MIMO and DMIMO support all mainstream 4G bands and existing 4G terminals. China Mobile and Huawei continue their cooperation on making breakthroughs in innovation of these technologies to drive 4.5G (TDD+) industry growth and benefit even more users.
Network architecture evolution and network slicing
Huawei joins China Mobile's other partners in demonstrating the Telecom Integrated Cloud (TIC) solution at China Mobile's NovoNET exhibit, including Huawei's vEPC, which operates on general server units using virtualization technologies, and demonstrations of the automation network deployment and management.
Different industry applications have different demands on mobile networks. Collectively, they will drive the evolution of network architecture toward a future Service-Oriented Core (SOC) that makes rapid deployment of any networks possible. At China Mobile's 5G exhibit, Huawei demonstrates the implementation of SOC-based E2E network slicing to meet the demands of the massive service volume. For example, the Internet of Vehicles automates driving by slashing latencies; virtual reality video slicing enables transmission of a large number of such videos using ultra-high bandwidths. In addition to providing data and digital services for individual users, operators will be able to sell network slices to vertical industries for new profits streams.
NB-IoT connects everything
Huawei also demonstrates the monitoring of industrial gases as a typical NB-IoT-based application at China Mobile's booth, showing how such technologies align with the key IoT and Industry Internet strategy.
Industrial gas monitoring application at China Mobile's booth
Possessing keen insights into the IoT market, Huawei has cooperated with industry leaders on NB-IoT and its commercial applications. The ICT leader has also engaged in joint NB-IoT testing with leading operators worldwide and launches of smart meter, smart parking, and other typical application solutions with vertical industry service providers.
David Wang, president of Huawei wireless network product line, expressed his sentiments. "We are honored to have joined China Mobile as a strategic partner over these years of showing cutting-edge solutions and long-term industry visions at MWCs and other key exhibitions." He said. "The Mobile Broadband (MBB) industry will continue to pick up speed in 2016. Huawei hopes for further cooperation with key players to drive growth of the industry while better serving vertical industries with MBB networks using NB-IoT and network slicing technologies. Our vision is to fulfill our long-term commitment to industry and society."
MWC 2016 takes place in Barcelona, Spain from February 22 to 25. Huawei will showcase its latest products and solutions at Fira Gran Via Hall 1 and Hall 3.
