China's major telecom operators fully integrate DeepSeek AI model

China's three major telecom operators – China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom – have fully integrated the open-source DeepSeek AI model, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The operators are applying the DeepSeek-R1 model across various scenarios and products, offering customized computing power solutions and supporting environments.

AI is driving innovation in telecom services. During the 2025 Spring Festival, telecom operators leveraged AI alongside 5G, cloud platforms and big data to expand application scenarios and enhance AI service offerings. The operators used AI and 5G technologies to boost digital capabilities, offering billions of precise location services for smart vehicle navigation during the holiday. They also provided AI-powered voice inspection services to enhance fraud detection for financial institutions and developed cloud computing solutions to enable efficient remote work, said MIIT.

Additionally, AI and big data were employed to support government services. China Unicom conducted real-time monitoring of Spring Festival travel flows and scenic spots, provided dynamic analysis of key infrastructure, and analyzed holiday consumption trends and post-holiday economic recovery.