Global Partners Unveil Critical 5.5G Deployment Guide at MWC 2025

2025-03-05 wireless

Telecommunications, Wednesday, 5 March 2025.
A new whitepaper, released at MWC Barcelona 2025, offers essential best practices for 5.5G deployment, marking a pivotal step in telecommunications advancements.

Industry Convergence at MWC Barcelona

The Broadband Development Congress at MWC Barcelona 2025 has drawn over 200 industry leaders worldwide, culminating in a groundbreaking collaboration for next-generation networks [1]. The event, themed ‘Smarter Broadband: Investment. Innovation. Intelligence,’ witnessed unprecedented cooperation between major telecommunications bodies including the WBBA, IPv6 Forum, ITU, and IETF [1][2]. Ryan Qiu, Vice President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, highlighted how ‘the integration of AI into carriers’ strategies is gaining momentum, with Net5.5G serving as a catalyst for the in-depth convergence of networks and AI’ [1].

Pioneering Deployments and Technical Achievements

The Global Net5.5G Pioneer Program has identified significant progress with 18 visionary pioneers, 2 regional pioneers, and 18 business pioneers leading the charge in implementation [1]. A notable breakthrough comes from Spain, where MasOrange has successfully deployed an advanced Net5.5G converged IP network featuring 400GE/800GE capabilities and SRv6 + slicing technology [1]. These implementations demonstrate practical applications of the technology, supporting critical requirements for traffic management and edge computing services [2].

Regional Implementation and Future Outlook

In Malaysia, significant strides are being made in 5.5G deployment, with recent trials demonstrating enhanced user experiences through faster speeds and lower latency [5]. The technology promises speeds up to 100 times faster than current 5G, with latency reduced to 1 millisecond for real-time data processing [5]. Looking ahead, China Unicom has announced ambitious plans to establish continuous 5G-Advanced coverage across 300 cities by the end of 2025 [4], demonstrating the rapid pace of global adoption.

Economic and Technical Impact

The Gulf region provides a compelling case study for 5.5G implementation, where operators have witnessed substantial growth in adoption. Statistical evidence shows an impressive increase in 5G broadband subscriptions from 37,000 in June 2021 to 212,204 in June 2024 [7]. This growth, representing a 473.524% increase, demonstrates the strong market demand for advanced telecommunications infrastructure. The technology’s implementation is particularly significant for markets seeking to bridge the digital divide, with operators reporting median download speeds increasing from 18.74 Mbps in Q2 2022 to 43.78 Mbps by Q3 2024 [7].

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