1、 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM ZTES 5G SUMMIT&USER CONGRESS 2024FLOURISHING THROUGH INTELLIGENT INNOVATIONKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM ZTES 5G SUMMIT&USER CONGRESS FLOURISHING THROUGH INTELLIGENT INNOVATION:ZTES BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE OF 5G AND AI-DRIVEN NETWORKSINTRODUCTION/EXECUTIVE SUMMARYMalik Saadi,Vice President

2、,Strategic TechnologiesThe telecommunications industry is entering a pivotal phase,highlighted at ZTEs recent 5G Summit&User Congress in Istanbul.As the Average Revenue per User(ARPU)in consumer markets keeps declining,Mobile Network Operators(MNOs)need to identify new revenue opportunities to keep

3、their 5G ambitions alive.At its annual 5G Summit,ZTE convincingly showcased its abilities to assist operators in navigating through this challenge as the convergence of Artificial Intelligence(AI)and 5G-Advanced(5G-A)promises to transform network deployments across both mature and emerging markets.W

4、ith 5G market saturation in developed regions leading to reduced operator Capital Expenditure(CAPEX)investments and impacting infrastructure vendor revenue,ZTE strategically used the summit to showcase its offerings to emerging markets.While early adopters have navigated the complexities of initial

5、5G deployments and standalone transitions,ZTE is now promoting a more streamlined path for new markets.This strategic focus on direct 5G-A deployment presents a unique opportunity for markets where 5G penetration remains minimal or non-existent.Countries such as Turkey,Pakistan,Bangladesh,Vietnam,Se

6、rbia,Tunisia,and Congo,along with several nations in West Asia,Eastern Europe,Africa,and Latin America,can now launch sophisticated,future-ready networks from day one.The choice of Istanbul as the venue is particularly significant,given Turkeys planned 2025 5G launch.ZTE aims to position Turkey as a