Held at the Fira Gran Via exhibition center in Spain and hosted by the GSMA, the four-day event carries the theme "Converge, Connect, Create," emphasizing the integration of mobile technologies with AI-driven innovations.
Mats Granryd, the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA)'s director general, highlighted the swift global adoption of 5G, which has now surpassed 2 billion connections, making it the fastest-growing mobile generation in history.
He urged for the removal of barriers to further growth, calling for an acceleration in 5G's development.
In conjunction with the event, the GSMA released the Mobile Economy Report 2025, which found that mobile technologies and services contributed 5.8% to global GDP in 2024, equating to $6.5 trillion.
The report projects this figure to rise to $11 trillion by 2030, driven largely by the growth of 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and AI.
MWC 2025 has attracted over 2,800 exhibitors and 1,200 speakers, with expectations of more than 100,000 attendees.
Among the many exhibitors are over 300 Chinese companies, including industry giants such as China Mobile, Huawei, ZTE, and Xiaomi, all showcasing their latest innovations in mobile technology.
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