ZTE and China Mobile Jointly Unveil GigaMIMO Innovations at MWC Barcelona 2026, Redefining Cellular Boundaries toward 6G Innovation

• ZTE and China Mobile jointly launch GigaMIMO, a breakthrough evolution of Massive MIMO
• By reshaping spatial domain resources with ultra-massive antenna arrays and deep AI integration, GigaMIMO delivers a step-change improvement in network performance, enabling a new wave of AI-native services
• GigaMIMO strengthens 5G-A networks today while paving a clear path toward 6G evolution

Barcelona, Spain, March 4, 2026 - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, together with China Mobile, today unveiled the innovative GigaMIMO solution and its practical application achievements. As a key evolution of Massive MIMO, GigaMIMO leverages ultra-massive antenna arrays and deep AI integration to achieve a breakthrough leap in network performance, empowering emerging AI-native services including immersive communications, Internet of Vehicles, and embodied intelligence. The solution comprehensively enhances the capacity and user experience of 5G-A networks while paving the way for the forward-looking evolution toward 6G.

The development of wireless communication has long been defined by pushing the boundaries of performance. Massive MIMO unlocked the value of spatial domain resources and laid a solid foundation for 5G's high performance. As the industry moves toward 6G, the in-depth reshaping of spatial resources has become a major focus worldwide.

To address this trend, ZTE and China Mobile continue to lead technology innovation with the GigaMIMO solution. By expanding the capabilities of ultra-large antenna arrays, GigaMIMO enables explosive network capacity growth and consistent user experience across all scenarios, solidifying a critical cornerstone for the smooth evolution from 5G-A to 6G.

GigaMIMO innovatively integrates two core technologies: Centralized MIMO and Collaborative MIMO, which work in synergy to boost coverage, capacity, and user experience. Centralized MIMO delivers a tenfold capacity increase to support massive connections and ultra-high data rates in wider bandwidths and higher frequency bands. In field trials in Xi'an using a U6G base station prototype and Qualcomm test modules, the single-user data rate exceeded 17 Gbps. Collaborative MIMO focuses on overlapping areas, forming a virtual ultra-large antenna array through intelligent multi-site coordination to significantly improve user experience. Trials on a live 5G network in Hubei show that user experience in overlapping cell areas improved by more than 3 times, while overall system capacity increased by over 25%.

Huang Yuhong, General Manager of China Mobile Research Institute, stated: "The explosive growth of intelligent services demands comprehensive, high-standard network performance. China Mobile is committed to unlocking the full potential of spatial domain resources, continuously breaking through rate and capacity bottlenecks to deliver premium user experiences. Going forward, we will work with global partners to push technological boundaries and build an innovative, open and sustainable digital ecosystem for the future of communications."

Zhang Wanchun, Senior Vice President of ZTE, commented: "From pioneering the commercialization of Massive MIMO to launching the innovative GigaMIMO solution, China Mobile and ZTE has remained at the forefront of wireless technology evolution. GigaMIMO represents a benchmark achievement in the deep integration of communications and AI, unifying future-oriented technologies with enhanced live-network capabilities. It also underscores our strong commitment to collaborating with global partners to build a shared ecosystem, advance the industry toward 5G-A and drive evolution toward 6G."

Looking ahead, ZTE will continue to deepen collaboration with China Mobile and industry partners to accelerate the evolution of GigaMIMO, while increasing investment in 6G research and innovation. Together, we will empower digital transformation with high-performance connectivity and build a new era of ubiquitous intelligent interconnection.