China Mobile & ZTE

China Mobile: China Mobile, in collaboration with Huawei and GSMA, unveiled the 5G-A High-Speed Railway Network Acceleration Service and co-published the UE Logo 2.0 White Paper. It also jointly introduced the Connection Agent, showcasing its efforts in advancing 5G-A commercialization and AI-native core networks.

ZTE: ZTE showcased its full-stack AI capabilities at MWC Shanghai 2026, launching the NewStart AIOS and demonstrating solutions for TCO-optimal AI factories and 6G-ready networks. Its Chief Development Officer delivered a keynote speech on 'Unlocking Value and Embracing Uncertainty in the AI Era', highlighting ZTE's commitment to AI integration and efficiency.

China Mobile: China Mobile faces potential bans on operating data centers and interconnecting with U.S. carriers, further restricting its ability to provide telecommunications services in the United States.

ZTE: ZTE's equipment is included on the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission's 'Covered List,' potentially leading to prohibitions for carriers that have installed its equipment from interconnecting with other companies.

China Mobile: China Mobile was previously barred by the FCC from providing equipment or services in undersea cable facilities due to posing threats to U.S. national security. The new rules are expected to expand this ban.

ZTE: ZTE was previously barred by the FCC from providing equipment or services in undersea cable facilities due to posing threats to U.S. national security. The new rules are expected to expand this ban.

China Mobile: China Mobile>>> is one of the Chinese telecom firms that the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission>>> has proposed barring from interconnection with United States>>> carriers, impacting its operations in the United States>>>.

ZTE: The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission>>> could prohibit telecommunications carriers from interconnecting with companies that have installed equipment from ZTE>>>.