The objective of this Recommendation is to specify a framework for evaluating the intelligence of future networks including IMT-2020. A method for evaluating the intelligence levels of future networks including IMT-2020 is introduced. An architecture view for evaluating network intelligence levels is also described according to the architectural framework specified in [ITU-T Y.3172]. In addition, the relationship between the framework described in this Recommendation and corresponding work in other standards or industry bodies, as well as the application of the method for evaluating network intelligence levels on several representative use cases are also provided.