Telecom giant Ericsson held its Ericsson Day mobile trends forum in Taiwan on September 16, which featured its Asia-Pacific management team, as well as Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), the global network API standardization platform Aduna, and industry partners MediaTek and Intel. The forum centered on the themes of "Beyond 5G business model innovation" and "AI and mobile technology evolution," exploring future developments in mobile communication technologies and innovations in the Taiwan market.
AI, cloud computing, and mobile networks are set to become the three pillars of digital transformation worldwide, with AI now empowering 5G networks by enabling real-time analysis of massive data, thereby shortening decision-making times and enhancing network operational efficiency.
Ericsson's strategies in 5G networking
Building upon the foundation of 5G standalone (SA) architecture, high-performance programmable networks using AI-native architecture, open APIs, and intent-driven design can assist telecom operators in deploying more flexible and customized networks, offering consistent and high-quality user experiences for applications such as generative AI and extended reality (XR).
Chafic Nassif, senior vice president and head of Ericsson's Northeast Asia market area, noted that the mobile communications industry is exploring how to transform from traditional best-effort traffic models into higher value-added business models that offer differentiated services to both consumers and enterprise users.
Since everyone uses the network differently, 5G standalone networking and network slicing technologies will empower telecom operators to provide ultra-low latency, highly stable connections for applications like autonomous driving, smart factories, and AI.
According to Ericsson Taiwan president David Chou, 5G Advanced holds tremendous potential in Taiwan as local 5G penetration continues to improve. Leading telecoms around the world are now offering differentiated connectivity services through 5G standalone technology, to explore innovative application scenarios and monetization models, with the aim of finding new pathways for commercialization.
MediaTek's efforts in enhancing connectivity for AI
Furthermore, MediaTek pointed out that the cost of AI inference is dramatically decreasing as the technology improves, while the rise of edge AI offers improved privacy protection and personalized experiences. To meet the network demands of AI applications, MediaTek focuses not just on AI chip computing power, but also on helping service providers increase network capacity, reduce costs, and improve user experience, offering enhanced commercial value to the telecom and OEM industries.
5G FWA offers connectivity for last-mile scenarios
According to Ericsson's latest 2025 global market survey, fixed wireless access (FWA) has become the latest choice for home broadband due to its high flexibility and convenience. In areas where fiber deployment is limited, FWA can help bridge the last mile in the digital divide with its potential for rapid deployment.
In addition to providing faster and more stable network connections, 5G FWA offers easy installation advantages for short-term renters or small-scale enterprises, allowing users to enjoy good connection quality at relatively low costs. In sparsely populated rural areas traditionally underserved by wired broadband, 5G FWA plays a key role in narrowing the digital gap and improving quality of life, serving as a new alternative to xDSL and fiber optics.
For telecom operators, 5G standalone networking further unlocks the commercial value of FWA by maximizing spectrum usage efficiency and performance, opening up new revenue streams, and maintaining competitive advantages. At the forum, Ericsson teamed up with Taiwanese industry partners AMIT, Askey Computer, Compal Electronics, Gemtek Technology, and Zyxel Communications to showcase the latest FWA applications, exploring new business opportunities and growth potential in various connectivity scenarios.
Aduna platform standardizes APIs to accelerate development
In addition, Ericsson has partnered with major telecoms worldwide—including US giants AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Japan's KDDI Corporation—to establish the joint venture Aduna, integrate 5G and cloud computing technologies, and promote openness and innovation in modern intelligent mobile networks.
Aduna consolidates hundreds of network protocols into a single standardized platform, helping developers save time in dealing with protocols and integrating functions from different telecom operators worldwide. This allows developers to focus more on innovative applications, while telecoms gain access to a broader developer community, which in turn accelerates the launch of new services and shortens time-to-market as they transition to become service providers.
Since its founding in September 2024, Aduna has established partnerships with nearly 20 leading telecom operators worldwide, and continues to attract more operators and developers from Taiwan and beyond. Aduna's APIs have already been applied commercially across various sectors: for example, fintech platforms use subscriber verification APIs to enhance user authentication speed and platform security, while telecom operators combine subscriber verification, location, and SIM swap APIs to intercept up to 3 million fraud messages per month.
Article edited by Jack Wu
