GigaGear: Revolutionizing Mobile Networks with Software-Defined Elasticity

Jakarta, INTI - On November 18, 2024, in Shanghai, China, Huawei introduced GigaGear, the world’s first 5G/5.5G experience accelerator. This groundbreaking solution combines cutting-edge hardware and software to enhance real-time services such as New Calling, live streaming, robotaxis, and human-like AI agents. By streamlining network resource utilization and improving user satisfaction metrics like Net Promoter Scores (NPS), GigaGear is set to transform the telecommunications landscape.

“The rapid growth of Mobile AI, live streaming, and AI-powered robot services necessitates mobile networks that are more economical, reliable, and elastic,” stated Fang Xiang, Vice President of Huawei Wireless Network Product Line, at the launch event held at the Shanghai JinQiao Innovative Center.

This article delves into the transformative potential of GigaGear, exploring how it leverages pioneering technologies to enhance network performance, boost resource efficiency, and support the seamless transition from 4G to 5G and beyond.

Why GigaGear Matters in the Mobile AI Era

The exponential growth of 5G users, which surpassed 1.6 billion by August 2024, underscores the urgency for solutions that optimize network resource allocation. As 5G adoption accelerates and 20% of networks have already transitioned to standalone (SA) models, the telecommunications industry is under pressure to deliver higher speeds and improved user experiences. This is where GigaGear steps in, introducing an "all in one, one for all" philosophy to unify network resources for optimal efficiency.

Revolutionizing Network Management

GigaGear consolidates Air Interface Resources (AIR) into a single, unified cell, facilitating seamless operations across 4G, 5G, and 5.5G terminals. This approach ensures that devices of all generations can enjoy their full capabilities, while operators maximize resource utilization.

Three Pioneering Technologies Powering GigaGear

GigaGear introduces three industry-first technologies that redefine how mobile networks operate:

1. Air Interface Resources (AIR) Pooling
   AIR Pooling employs soft bus technology to centralize all cell resources into a unified pool. This allows for real-time orchestration and scheduling of network resources, significantly reducing internal signaling interactions. Key benefits include:
   • Enhanced spectrum efficiency, with a 30% improvement in utilization.
   • Streamlined resource block allocation, tailored to demand in real time.
   • Optimized connectivity for diverse devices, supporting a device-defined network approach.
2. Mobile OptSolver
   The Mobile OptSolver is a revolutionary mathematical optimization engine designed to allocate resources—time, power, spectrum, and beam layer—more intelligently. Using a dedicated tensor-computing application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), OptSolver processes resource scheduling in milliseconds. By modeling user needs and network conditions, it ensures optimal resource distribution, enabling service-defined networks.
3. Ultra-Wideband RF Hardware
   The advanced Power Amplifier (PA) and filter hardware maximize the use of fragmented spectrum, effectively creating larger virtual bandwidth. By aligning licensed spectrum across physical sites, this innovation enhances spectral efficiency by over 30%. With its unified hardware architecture, GigaGear ensures that operators can fully leverage all available network resources.

Proven Performance Gains

GigaGear’s capabilities have been validated in rigorous laboratory and field tests. Operators in China using GigaGear on Sub-3GHz networks have reported:

• A 40% increase in uplink speeds.
• A 20% boost in downlink speeds.

These enhancements translate to faster connections, reduced latency, and a smoother user experience across all devices and services.

Shaping the Future of Mobile Connectivity

As 5G adoption grows and the world prepares for the transition to 5.5G, GigaGear offers a robust foundation for innovation. Its software-defined elastic network model ensures adaptability, cost efficiency, and high performance, meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape.

Conclusion: With GigaGear, Huawei is not just advancing mobile technology but also redefining what is possible in the realm of connectivity. By maximizing resource efficiency and enabling real-time adaptability, GigaGear sets the stage for a future where mobile networks are more responsive, economical, and user-focused.