TCL at MWC 2025: Advancing 5G, AI, and Sustainability

TCL took center stage at Mobile World Congress 2025, unveiling its latest strides in 5G RedCap, AI-powered broadband solutions, and eco-conscious product design. With a focus on smart connectivity, the company showcased a new lineup of devices aimed at enhancing digital accessibility while integrating sustainable practices.

Revolutionizing 5G with RedCap Technology

As 5G continues to expand, TCL is pushing the boundaries with its 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) product family. The highlight of this lineup is the TCL LINKPORT IK511, North America’s first commercially available 5G RedCap device. Built on the 5G NR RedCap R17 standard, it enables network slicing, Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC), and industrial M2M applications. This makes it ideal for emergency response, industrial AR, and other mission-critical tasks.

TCL is also expanding its RedCap portfolio with the TCL LINKHUB HH511 (designed for home and business users) and the TCL LINKZONE MW511 (a mobile hotspot solution). These devices utilize Snapdragon® X35, the first 5G RedCap chipset compliant with Release 17, ensuring broad adoption and seamless integration with next-generation networks.

AI-Driven Networking: Smarter and Faster Connections

AI is at the core of TCL’s latest networking solutions, particularly in its CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) lineup. The TCL LINKHUB HH516 5G AI CPE combines AI-driven QoS (Quality of Service) enhancements to optimize network performance dynamically.

This AI integration significantly boosts throughput by 20% for critical applications while reducing latency by over 10% in low-latency scenarios. Additionally, AI ECO mode intelligently manages power consumption, lowering energy use by more than 10% compared to standard ECO modes. The device supports 5G speeds of up to 7.01 Gbps and Wi-Fi 7 speeds of 7.2 Gbps, allowing up to 512 simultaneous connections—ideal for data-heavy activities like gaming, streaming, and remote work.

TCL plans to extend AI-driven enhancements across its product range, with upcoming releases such as the Wi-Fi 7 Entry 5G CPE (LINKHUB HH516L) and Fiber Home Gateway series. This move aims to make intelligent broadband solutions more accessible to a wider audience.

Sustainability at the Forefront

TCL is actively working to minimize its environmental footprint by integrating recycled and bio-based materials into its products. Many of its latest devices feature 40% bio-based plastics or 95% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in their construction. Additionally, TCL is committed to enhancing repairability and product longevity through modular designs that make devices easier to disassemble, repair, and refurbish.

The company has received multiple sustainability recognitions, including an EcoVadis Gold Medal (top 2% of companies globally, top 1% among telecom manufacturers) and a B rating from the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP). TCL’s AI ECO mode further aligns with its green initiatives, reducing energy consumption without compromising performance.

The Road Ahead for TCL

TCL’s presence at MWC 2025 underscores its vision of affordable, high-performance connectivity powered by AI and 5G RedCap. The company is set to launch the TCL LINKHUB HH516 globally in H1 2025, followed by the LINKHUB HH516L in H2 2025. Meanwhile, the TCL LINKPORT IK511 is already available in T-Mobile stores across the U.S. With a focus on AI-enhanced performance, next-gen 5G connectivity, and sustainable design, TCL aims to bridge the digital divide while keeping an eye on the planet.