China continues to surprise with its new innovations. Now, it is preparing to innovate in the field of mobile networks. At MWC 2026 held in Shanghai, China, Huawei introduced the GigaUplink solution, which is also important to discuss in the Indian context. In fact, data usage on mobile networks has increased significantly. Previously, downloading was the primary focus of mobile data, but now uploading is also the most common. This is being called the era of mobile AI. At the event held in China, leading companies and experts agreed that in the era of mobile AI, strengthening the ‘uplink’, i.e., the ability to send and upload data, is essential.
Huawei’s GigaUplink solution is primarily a hardware-related innovation. It utilizes advanced multi-antenna technology and intelligent spectrum, as well as device-network and network collaboration algorithms to improve network performance. Huawei says this is a good way for telecom operators looking to build powerful networks for mobile AI.
However, it’s worth noting that Huawei faces US sanctions, limiting its mobile equipment outside of China. Like Huawei, China’s ZTE is also a major telecom equipment manufacturer.
Calls for Regulations in China
Calls for regulations for mobile AI services are also growing in China. According to reports, Dr. Wen Ku, Chairman of the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA), presented a proposal at the summit. It states that set standards should be established to evaluate mobile AI services, similar to the Mean Opinion Score (MOS) used to evaluate voice calling quality.
Mobile AI is being discussed more frequently because both download and upload are becoming increasingly important in the internet used over telecom networks.
It is being said that in the coming days, better uplink speeds, i.e., download and upload speeds, and lower latency will determine the future direction of networks. Simply put, the company with better network access will have more connections.
There is no doubt that India has rapidly strengthened its telecom services, and major telecom companies have rolled out 5G, but data consumption on mobile networks is continuously increasing. With the increasing use of AI and the potential for further use in the future, upload speeds will become as important as download speeds.
Currently, upload speeds are significantly lower than download speeds. Those who bridge this gap by upgrading their networks and provide better upload speeds are likely to gain customer support.