ZTE Corporation will participate in MWC Barcelona 2026, which will be held from March 2nd to 5th, with the theme of “Creating an Intelligent Future”. Based on the “All in AI, AI for All” strategy, ZTE will introduce the latest advances in upgraded connectivity + computing strategy and collaborate with global partners to build an open, secure and inclusive digital future. ZTE’s booth in Fira Gran Via Hall 3, 3F30 will showcase cutting-edge solutions and products highlighting AI-native connectivity, efficient and low-carbon intelligent computing infrastructure, and innovative smart home and personal devices.
Full scenario AI portfolio across four core domains
At this year’s exhibition, ZTE will highlight the deep integration of AI and ICT through four main exhibition areas: AI Agent Connectivity, AI Cloud, AI Home, and Smart Personal Devices. ZTE covers the entire value chain from infrastructure to applications, architecture design to commercial deployment, and provides a comprehensive full-scenario digital intelligence solution framework.
With AI Agentic Connectivity for Mobile Networks, ZTE leverages AI native architecture to continuously innovate products and solutions, build hyper-efficient infrastructure, pioneer the L4 autonomous network paradigm, and explore new opportunities for connectivity + AI value monetization. When it comes to optical networks, ZTE has partnered with carriers to advance three stages of evolution from fiberization to all-optical networks to AI optical networks to drive continued progress and business success. This effort is rooted in TCO-optimized construction to accelerate fiberization, drive speed, experience, and service monetization to improve ARPU in the all-optical stage, and advance to AI optical networks that provide ultra-broadband, ultra-sensing, and ultra-intelligent foundations to drive commercial value. Additionally, the HI-NET solution, based on technologies such as C+L full-band integration 1.6Tbps and built-in AI computing power, establishes a high-performance, intelligent network foundation for the era of connected intelligence. For campus networks, ZTE launched innovative products such as the industry’s first 5-in-1 50G PON integrated service gateway and an enterprise-grade FTTR gateway that integrates optical connectivity, video security, computing, and storage functions. These innovations enable carriers to move from simply offering fiber to delivering comprehensive intelligent networks and drive expansion into the enterprise market. To facilitate complex network operations and value-driven operations, ZTE provides AIR Net autonomous network solutions certified by TMF. An agent-based full-stack autonomous network solution built on an open, layered, and intelligent architecture helps carriers reduce OpEx and increase revenue. ZTE has already partnered with multiple carriers to deploy high-level autonomous networks and has achieved great results.
AI cloud as the foundation of digital intelligence is the main focus of the ZTE booth. For data centers, Elastic AIDC solutions meet the demands of both high efficiency and flexibility. The highly modular design enables rapid deployment, reducing build time by 40% compared to traditional solutions. Cold plates, immersion cooling, and an 800V HVDC system improve overall energy efficiency by 25%. Additionally, a safe high-voltage lithium-ion battery further improves both power efficiency and safety. When it comes to computing infrastructure, ZTE leverages its strengths in compute and network co-design and software and hardware co-design to build intelligent computing infrastructure across all scenarios while achieving optimal TCO. Focusing on enterprise digital and intelligent infrastructure, ZTE builds Co-Claw, a full-stack, securely designed, enterprise-grade AI agent, and integrates it into the entire back-office, R&D, and operational processes to improve enterprise efficiency. In pursuit of sustainable development, ZTE introduces multiple innovative digital and intelligent applications in the education and medical fields, aiming to realize resource equality and comprehensive AI benefits. Beyond infrastructure, ZTE has established a robust computing ecosystem and various applications. ZTE operates in more than 160 countries and regions, with rich global experience, localized service expertise, and strong delivery capabilities. By making full use of these strengths, ZTE aims to build a thriving global computing ecosystem and share success with both partners and customers.
In the field of AI home, ZTE maintains a leading position in the smart home terminal market with annual shipments of over 100 million units, and ranks first in the world in terms of shipments of CPE, IP STB, Wi-Fi 7 terminals, FWA, and MBB products. In the AI era, the company is building a new generation architecture that is connectivity-based, screen-based, and AI at the core, aiming to create a quality life experience with screens and services available on the go. To this end, ZTE has rolled out various industry-first innovations, including the first commercial Wi-Fi 8 CPE, paving the way to real-world 10G connectivity. The first AI-powered smart display with dual brains, dual screens, and full connectivity. The first AI-powered cloud PC lineup to cover all screen sizes, setting a new benchmark for multiscreen media. And the first integrated terminal and cloud management platform enables intelligent end-to-end orchestration and comprehensive enhancements from connectivity to scenario-based intelligence.
As the pioneer of AI-native phones, ZTE leads the innovation and commercial adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies with an innovation + action approach, deeply integrating AI across hardware, software, and ecosystems to reshape the paradigm of human-device interaction and transform AI from a mere tool to an agentic symbiotic partner that understands and grows with users. In the gaming and esports field, ZTE is evolving from Born to Win to Win More Games. The company is building a tech brand that most resonates with young people’s lifestyles, centered around the gaming smartphone “REDMAGIC” and “nubia Neo” series. For FWA and MBB, the company’s 5G FWA and MBB devices have been ranked No. 1 in global market share for five consecutive years, delivering green, artificial intelligence, and secure connectivity across people, vehicles, and home scenarios driven by the 5G for All strategy.
8 breakthroughs unveiled showcasing the latest advances in innovation
During the event, ZTE will announce eight core breakthroughs spanning network evolution, intelligent computing infrastructure, AI agent platform, and terminal innovation. These advances highlight the company’s continued progress in independent research and development of key technologies, system architecture optimization, and large-scale commercialization, strongly supporting the industry’s digital and intelligent transformation.
Among the highlights is AIR MAX, a 10-block AI stack that powers a three-layer functional architecture that includes AI-native infrastructure, L4 autonomous operations, and a monetization engine, evolving technology, efficiency, and business models to reimagine mobile networks into an “AI serving AI” paradigm. GigaMIMO will introduce the world’s first 6G prototype with more than 2,000 antenna elements in the U6G band, powered by AI algorithms, and delivering a 10x capacity increase compared to 5G-Advanced. The prototype will be showcased on-site alongside the industry’s first AI-driven immersive services in the U6G band, redefining a new paradigm for human-agent interaction.
ZTE also plans to release the industry’s first multi-ONU burst mode 200G-PON prototype, which realizes multi-ONU burst upstream transmission at speeds up to 200Gbps. SuperPOD features the innovative Orthogonal Electrical eXchange architecture with a zero-cable design and provides flexible compatibility with multiple GPUs. A single rack can support up to 128 GPUs, enabling flexible expansion for scale-up and scale-out converged networking. Meanwhile, Co-Sight AI Agent Studio is designed to create industrial-grade intelligent agents that are accurate, reliable, and secure, and is consistently ranked #1 in GAIA and HLE ratings.
In the area of connectivity and devices, ZTE introduces the industry’s first Wi-Fi 8 mesh solution, delivering ultra-stable and high-speed connectivity. Featuring “Dual Brain Dual Screen, Full Domain Intelligent Connectivity”, the world’s first AI midscreen deeply integrates entertainment, communication, security and smart controls across any scenario. Additionally, the nubia M153, a pioneer in AI native phones with Doubao AI Assistant, provides seamless task execution between apps and was launched in China last December.
During MWC Barcelona 2026, ZTE will also host several important activities, including the release of AI New Species, new product launches of nubia NEO and REDMAGIC, AIR MAX for Future Network launch event, and multiple joint customer launch events, introducing a wide range of innovative products to the industry. The company will also participate in key thematic forums hosted by the GSMA to share insights and case studies on topics such as enterprise innovation, intelligent infrastructure, Connect AI, Tech4ALL and Game Changer. ZTE aims to accelerate intelligent innovation across industries through collaboration with global carriers, industry partners, and thought leaders.
As AI and ICT converge, connectivity and computing capabilities are evolving in parallel. The boundaries between the physical and digital worlds will become increasingly blurred, ushering in a new IQ era driven by algorithms and intelligent collaboration. From March 2nd to 5th, ZTE will invite the industry to witness this acceleration of progress and help shape an intelligent future.
