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ZTE Partners with DroidUp to Enable Embodied Intelligence Via 5G-A
EasyOn·Robot Private Network at 2025 World Robot Conference

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information exhibitors. At the event, ZTE and DroidUp showcased a variety
and communication technology solutions, partnered with DroidUp, of embodied intelligence performances via the 5G-A minimalist
a humanoid robot company, to demonstrate the groundbreaking private network, including real-time communication and robots' live
capabilities of embodied intelligence via the 5G-A EasyOn·Robot stage performances. A significant highlight of the demonstration
private network at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC was the interactive display of cutting-edge technologies, enabling
2025). The network featuring large-capacity and low-latency 5G-A visitors to witness the evolution of embodied intelligence and
performance effectively fulfilled the requirements of diverse smart bridging innovation with real-world applications. The 5G-A
devices, facilitating various embodied intelligence applications. EasyOn·Robot private network supplied by ZTE guaranteed
This year, the theme for WRC 2025 is "Making Robots Smarter, ultra-high throughput, up to 2 Gbps uplink and 6 Gbps downlink,
Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent". It is committed to a deterministic RTT latency of ≤10ms, and ultra-high reliability
spotlighting the latest achievements in robotics while driving of 99.99%. These capabilities satisfy the needs of a variety of
global industry collaboration. The exhibition covered around intelligent terminals and applications, including the seamless
50,000 square meters and drew the attention of over 1,240 streaming of high-definition video from diverse robots, real-time
communication, and the coordination of high-frequency, precise
motions, effectively supporting the diversified performances at
the event. Additionally, the 5G-A minimalist private network serves
as a powerful connectivity backbone for exhibitions, supporting
advanced digital and intelligent enhancements and driving the
evolution of exhibition experiences. The 5G-A EasyOn·Robot
private network vigorously promotes technological innovation in
the field of artificial intelligence and robotics, further enhancing
the capabilities of 5G-A networks to support more advanced
applications and services. Moving forward, ZTE will continue
to cooperate with industrial partners to provide strong support
for the global development of 5G-A networks and ecosystems,
deepen industry exchanges, and write a new chapter in the future
of artificial intelligence.

ZTE and MTN Commercially Deploy World's First 5-Band RRU

ZTE Corporation a global leading provider of integrated South Africa's low and mid bands (FDD) into a single compact
information and communication technology solutions, and MTN, a unit. This integration reduces the number of RAN Radio Frequency
leading operator in Africa, announced the successful commercial modules on towers by 50%, decreases equipment weight by 23%,
deployment of the world's first 5-band Remote Radio Unit (RRU). and minimizes wind resistance by 18%. These optimizations
This milestone, achieved in South Africa's Western Cape Province, streamline site construction, reduce deployment complexity, and
represents a significant breakthrough in global radio frequency free up valuable space on towers. In addition, ZTE's innovative
technology and injects strong momentum into the technological Super-N amplifier architecture utilizes dense arrays of power
evolution of Africa's telecommunications industry. As one of amplifiers with on-demand activation capability. It overcomes
Africa's largest and most advanced telecommunications markets, the efficiency bottleneck of traditional Doherty architecture
South Africa serves a population of over 60 million people, with and maintains high efficiency under varying loads, achieving a
MTN providing more than 97% LTE population coverage across remarkable 42.7% reduction in overall site power consumption and
the country. This extensive reach reflects MTN's commitment to a 45.8% improvement in energy efficiency (Wh/GB). This not only
delivering high-quality communication services to even the most supports South Africa in building a green, low-carbon society but
remote communities. With increasing demand for multi-band also sets a new benchmark for sustainable development in the
and multi-module services, network operators face mounting industry, demonstrating the immense potential of technological
challenges such as power consumption, tower load, and limited innovation in balancing economic and environmental benefits. Luca
space, all of which can hinder the evolution of mobile networks. The Shen, Chief Executive Officer, ZTE South Africa, remarked: "ZTE has
recent deployment of MTN's 5-band RRU directly addresses these always regarded product leadership as its core competitiveness
issues. This innovative solution improves network performance, and is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions. The in-depth
enhances energy efficiency, and simplifies deployment processes, collaboration with MTN not only achieves mutual benefits and
enabling faster and more sustainable expansion of next-generation win-win outcomes for both parties but also accelerates the rapid
connectivity. New frequency bands on a mobile site require new upgrade of South Africa's telecommunication network, setting a
hardware and additional space and power. The 5-band RRU, benchmark for digital transformation across the African continent."
powered by ZTE's in-house design chipset, integrates all MTN
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