As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, its impact on the telecommunications industry is growing. ZTE is at the forefront of digital transformation, driving AI integration into 5G-Advanced (5G-A) networks to enhance efficiency, security, and user experience.

AI significantly enhances the 5G-A core network by optimizing services and operations. Wang Weibin, Chief Scientist of Product Planning at ZTE Corporation, stated, “Many telecom operators are actively adopting AI to accelerate digital transformation, with some industry leaders already realizing its value.”

Figure 1. AI Integration In 5G.

For instance, AI improves traditional voice services through real-time translation and media rendering. It also enables operators to analyze user behavior and preferences, allowing for more personalized connections and a better customer experience [1]. Additionally, AI-driven predictive maintenance helps prevent network failures, accelerates troubleshooting, and ensures stable and efficient operations.Figure 1 shows AI Integration In 5G.

ZTE has been at the forefront of building AI-native networks. Its AI Core 1.0 solution focuses on four key areas: service intelligence, connectivity, operations, and network cloud.

Service Intelligence: “We introduced an anti-fraud large model to enhance fraud detection and prevention in messaging,” said Wang Weibin. ZTE has also launched an AI-powered new calling solution and developed personal digital assistants.

ZTE Advances AI Integration in 5G-A Core Networks

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the telecommunications industry, ZTE remains at the forefront, driving AI-powered innovation in 5G-Advanced (5G-A) networks to enhance efficiency, security, and user experience.

AI plays a crucial role in optimizing services and operations within the 5G-A core network. Wang Weibin, Chief Scientist of Product Planning at ZTE Corporation, noted, “Many telecom operators are actively leveraging AI to accelerate digital transformation, with industry leaders already realizing its benefits.”

For example, AI enhances traditional voice services with real-time translation and media rendering. It also enables operators to analyze user behavior and preferences, fostering more personalized connections and an improved customer experience. Additionally, AI-driven predictive maintenance helps prevent network failures, accelerates troubleshooting, and ensures network stability.

ZTE is pioneering AI-native networks with its AI Core 1.0 solution, which focuses on four key areas:

• Connectivity Intelligence: ZTE implemented a smart, tiered user experience solution based on NWDAF, shifting the focus from traffic management to experience management.
• Operations Intelligence: The company introduced an AIOps solution featuring a maintenance copilot and an operation agent, helping operators achieve Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous networks.
• Network Cloud Intelligence: “We deployed a distributed pool of general and heterogeneous computing resources to support diverse intelligent applications,” explained Wang Weibin.

Reinforcing its commitment to innovation, ZTE published the ZTE AI Core Technology System White Paper, detailing its concepts, solutions, and practices in integrating AI into core networks.ZTE has achieved significant milestones in AI-driven core networks. “We deployed the world’s first modular ‘AI+’ 5G new calling network, featuring fun calls and real-time translation,” Wang Weibin highlighted.

In collaboration with China Mobile, ZTE launched an anti-fraud messaging solution, significantly improving the detection and interception of fraudulent messages [2]. Additionally, the company utilized digital twin technology to verify disaster recovery solutions for data centers, enhancing network reliability.

Reference:

1. https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250325/5g/zte-ai-5ga-core-networks-mwc25
2. https://www.zte.com.cn/global/about/news/zte-and-china-mobile-unveil-5g-a-ai-innovations-at-mwc-barcelona-2025.html

Cite this article:

Keerthana S (2025), ZTE advances AI integration in 5G-A core networks, AnaTechMaz,pp. 152.