ZTE Advances AI-Network Integration in Latin America to Bridge Digital Divide and Boost Efficiency
May 18, 2026
ZTE plans to deepen AI-network two-way integration in Latin America, delivering green, efficient, and intelligent full-stack ICT solutions to help operators move from mere connectivity providers to enablers of the digital economy across diverse industries and households.
At GSMA M360 LATAM 2026, senior executive Chen Zhiping delivered a keynote on Driving Future Business Model Restructuring through AI and Network Two-Way Integration.
ZTE unveiled the AI-Native network concept, with 5G BBU integrating native intelligent computing to boost cell throughput by about 20% and cut equipment energy consumption by around 38%, and has deployed over 37,000 AAU/RRU units across Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
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The AIR Net intelligent network solution enables autonomous network operation and maintenance, lowers total cost of ownership, and has TM Forum L4 certification, supported by ZTE’s self-developed Co-Claw intelligent agent to boost automation.
The AIR Net advanced intelligent network solution enables autonomous operation and maintenance with global commercial deployment, TM Forum L4 certification, and internal deployment of the Co-Claw enterprise AI agent to enhance automation.
ZTE’s AIR Net platform reduces total cost of ownership through autonomous operation and maintenance and has achieved TM Forum L4-level certification, with internal use of the Co-Claw intelligent agent.
ZTE is pursuing scenario-based coverage to bridge Latin America’s digital divide, including Millicom’s Qcell indoor gigabit coverage in Chile and Claro’s RuralPilot for Amazon-area rural coverage in Brazil, along with various home coverage solutions tailored to regional needs.
Industry collaborations include Millicom Chile on Qcell for stable indoor gigabit coverage and Claro Brazil on RuralPilot for cost-effective rural coverage in the Amazon, complemented by a broad range of home coverage solutions.
ZTE emphasizes scenario-based coverage to address the digital divide in Latin America, citing partnerships like Qcell with Millicom and RuralPilot with Claro for targeted regional coverage.
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Thailand Business News • May 18, 2026
ZTE Showcases at GSMA M360 LATAM 2026, Driving Future Business Model Restructuring — AI & Network Two-Way Integration

