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Telecommunications & Media
China\'s big three telecom firms bet on \'token factory\' strategy as AI revenue grows
China’s three state-owned telecom operators are expanding AI token-charging businesses as a new growth pillar, the South China Morning Post reported. China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom highlighted tokens, the basic unit of data handled by AI models, alongside computing power and data as key indicators, but did not disclose separate token revenue or usage metrics. Each operator reported growth in computing- and AI-related revenue and introduced token platforms and products.
AI & Enterprise
China\'s telecom carriers usher in era of AI token pricing plans
Major Chinese telecom carriers are expanding AI services by introducing \"AI tokens\" as a new billing unit alongside mobile data. China Telecom has rolled out token-based AI plans nationwide for consumers, developers and corporate clients, offering different monthly token allowances. Tokens are the basic unit for processing and generating text, code and data in generative AI. Other carriers are launching similar plans, as China’s daily token calls surge.
Telecommunications & Media
MWC26: Telecom industry speeds AI shift as China pushes and 6G talks gain pace
Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona ended on March 5 after four days, highlighting telecoms’ shift from mobile technology toward AI. South Korea’s three carriers advanced plans to become AI-focused companies, unveiling AI models, enterprise platforms and voice-based agents. Chinese firms including Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor drew attention with large booths and new products, while major carriers launched a mobile AI initiative with GSMA. The event also expanded debate on 6G, AI network operations, smart glasses and non-terrestrial networks.
