China Telecom, as part of its AI strategy, is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence by integrating AI deeply into its telecommunications infrastructure, cloud computing, and industry applications.
The company showcased its latest AI innovations at the 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) under the theme “Empowering Intelligent Future with TeleAI,” demonstrating its commitment to AI-driven transformation.
China Telecom’s strategic approach revolves around building an intelligent digital infrastructure, enhancing network capabilities with AI, and deploying advanced AI models to drive innovation across industries.
At the core of China Telecom’s AI strategy is its “1+1+1+M+N” system, which consists of an AI computing cloud foundation, a general AI model foundation, a data foundation, multiple internal AI models, and numerous large industrial models. This structure enables China Telecom to integrate AI across its services, enhancing operational efficiency, network intelligence, and cloud computing capabilities.
A key aspect of this strategy is the development of a high-performance distributed AI computing network, which utilizes an 800G-based interconnection system to support AI computing services on a large scale.
By implementing AI-native Radio Access Network (RAN) technology, the company has further optimized its network operations, enabling automated fault detection, predictive maintenance, and more efficient service delivery. These AI-driven enhancements have already led to a significant increase in fault resolution speed and business efficiency.
China Telecom has also built a robust AI computing infrastructure with its eSurfing Cloud, which is the largest telecom cloud globally. The company has adopted a “9+30+X+N” resource distribution strategy for AI computing, ensuring broad availability and scalability.
With a self-developed intelligent computing power reaching 21 EFLOPS and third-party partnerships exceeding 27 EFLOPS, China Telecom provides an extensive AI processing ecosystem. The XiRang intelligent computing service platform further supports this by enabling standardized access to heterogeneous computing resources, making AI deployment more flexible and efficient. The platform is designed to work seamlessly with various large AI models, including DeepSeek, Llama, GPT, and Gemma, fostering rapid AI development.
Quantum security is another critical aspect of China Telecom’s AI vision. The company has pioneered an advanced quantum security infrastructure that integrates terrestrial quantum networks with quantum satellite communications, creating a secure AI computing environment.
It has developed “Tianyan,” an ultra-hybrid cloud platform that leverages quantum cryptography to provide next-generation cybersecurity solutions. This platform has already demonstrated superior performance in AI computing security, ensuring data integrity and protection against potential cyber threats.
A significant focus of China Telecom’s AI strategy is the advancement of large AI models tailored to various industry needs. Through its XINGCHEN AI ecosystem, the company has built a sophisticated model framework supporting natural language processing, voice recognition, computer vision, and multi-modal AI capabilities.
One of the highlights of this initiative is the eSurfing AI mobile phone, which integrates AI-powered features such as automated summarization, real-time fact-checking, and voice-assisted interactions. Another major innovation, XINGCHEN•Image, serves as a complete AI-driven content creation platform, allowing for intelligent design and customization. These applications showcase how China Telecom is making AI more accessible and practical for everyday use.
Beyond consumer applications, China Telecom has invested heavily in industry-specific AI solutions. It has developed over 50 sector-specific AI models designed to enhance operational efficiency in industries such as energy management, emergency response, and automotive technology. These AI models are integrated into a MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) platform, providing businesses with seamless AI adoption capabilities. Through these initiatives, China Telecom has enabled AI-powered industrial automation, real-time risk monitoring, and smart decision-making in key sectors, reinforcing its role as a driving force in enterprise AI adoption.
The company is also spearheading AI-powered smart home solutions, leveraging AI to enhance home automation, security, and entertainment experiences. With AI-powered assistants, advanced facial recognition smart locks, and intelligent fitness applications, China Telecom is transforming homes into connected ecosystems. Additionally, AI-integrated cloud gaming and fitness technologies have further expanded the potential of AI in lifestyle applications, delivering immersive experiences for users.
China Telecom has entered the low-altitude economy sector by integrating AI with 5G, satellite communication, and the Internet of Things. The company has established an AI-driven intelligent low-altitude network that connects drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other low-altitude transport systems.
Through its intelligent low-altitude economy platforms, China Telecom is facilitating innovations in emergency rescue drones, smart logistics, and aerial surveillance, laying the groundwork for a future where AI-powered aerial mobility is seamlessly integrated into urban and industrial environments.
TelecomLead.com News Desk
