China Mobile and Huawei Scoop Best 5G Voice Innovation Award for 5G New Calling at Network X
PARIS - The 5G New Calling solution, a groundbreaking joint innovation from China Mobile and Huawei, was recognized with the prestigious Best 5G Voice Innovation Award at the Network X annual award ceremony. This achievement is a testament to the solution's outstanding technical innovation and far-reaching market influence, underscoring the strength of the partnership between the two industry leaders. By pushing the boundaries of 5G voice services, this joint innovation will advance the intelligent transformation of voice communications in the global 5G era, according to the official website of Huawei.
A marquee annual event in the global communications industry, Network X gathers top-tier telecom operators, pioneering technology innovators, and influential decision makers from around the world. The awards presented at the event represent a badge of honor, recognizing and celebrating outstanding innovations in a wide range of communications sectors. By acknowledging and showcasing such innovations, these awards not only inspire further innovation, but also drive the growth and prosperity of the global communications industry as a whole.
As 5G technologies continue to gather momentum, the traditional landscape of voice services is giving way to a more intelligent and diverse range of communication experiences. The 5G New Calling solution is at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to establish a comprehensive multimodal communications platform. This innovative platform seamlessly integrates various communication modes, including voice, text, images, and gestures, and takes things to the next level by incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as Real-Time Translation, Visualized Voice Calling, and Real-Time Voice Driven Avatar. The end result is unparalleled calling experiences for users.
One of the standards set out in 3GPP's Release 18, 5G New Calling redefines operators' basic communication services with three revolutionary features: ultra-high-definition clarity, intelligence, and interactivity. New Calling is a major breakthrough in the voice industry, marking a leap forward in service intelligence for the 5G era. China Mobile has been blazing a trail in taking advantages of New Calling's new market opportunities. Notably, by September 2024, the carrier had over 20 million subscribers to their New Calling services. This not only underscore the vast market potential of the 5G New Calling industry, but also highlight the technological prowess and market leadership of the partnership between Huawei and China Mobile.
As Feng Shaorui, Head of China Mobile International France, accepted the award, he underscored the company's unwavering commitment to innovation-driven development, with a specific focus on integrating intelligence into its products. Emphasizing the significance of industry collaboration, Mr. Feng highlighted China Mobile's strong partnerships with leading companies like Huawei, with whom they will continue to collaborate to develop New Calling as a platform-like product that seamlessly integrates with users' dialing pads. By harnessing the power of intelligence, China Mobile is poised to elevate its products to all-new heights.
Chen Haiyong, President of the CS&IMS Domain of Huawei Cloud Core Network Product Line, pointed to the significance of the groundbreaking achievement by Huawei and China Mobile in building the world's first commercial 5G New Calling network. As well as significantly enhancing the calling experiences and communication efficiency for users, this pioneering effort also leaves a lasting impact on the global market. Looking ahead, Huawei plans to build upon this success by creating intelligent service entry points based on users' dialing pads, with the goal of empowering operators to unlock new business opportunities and drive success.
