Huawei Says Telcos Can Monetize AI Tokens as Mobile Networks Enter a New AI Era in 2026
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Updated · HC Newsroom · Jun 26
Huawei Says Telcos Can Monetize AI Tokens as Mobile Networks Enter a New AI Era in 2026
3 articles · Updated · HC Newsroom · Jun 26
Summary
At MWC26 Shanghai on June 24, Huawei said mobile communications are moving into an AI-led phase that could let telecom operators earn revenue from AI tokens, not just data traffic.
David Wang, Huawei's rotating chairman, said AI is changing network requirements and pushing carriers toward new business models built around AI applications and services.
Huawei argued operators should build AI-internalized mobile networks around three elements—communications, computing and AI—to support real-time interaction and stable connectivity.
The company said AI would also shift computing networks from simple delivery pipes into shared infrastructure that allocates resources more efficiently and supports higher performance and a more open ecosystem.