Huawei has provided digital connectivity to 170 million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries, surpassing its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.
Yang Chaobin, CEO Huawei ICT BG, announced the fulfilment of the ITU Partner2Connect pledge at the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. He noted that this achievement exceeds the commitment Huawei made when joining the coalition in 2022 to connect 120 million people in remote areas by 2025. Yang extended his gratitude to Huawei’s telecom customers and partners for their collaborative efforts.
The forum brought together around 80 guests from governments, industries, partner organisations and international bodies to discuss advancing digital inclusion in the Artificial Intelligence era and to explore practical solutions for multi-stakeholder collaboration.
In his opening speech, Yang said: “High-speed digital networks and robust computing capabilities are essential foundations for an inclusive and sustainable AI era.” He added that fulfilling the ITU pledge reflects Huawei’s commitment to innovation, bringing remote communities improved access to healthcare, education and financial services through digital connectivity.
Cosmas Zavazava, Director ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, said: “Connecting the rural and underserved communities requires innovative business models, inclusivity and the effective use of communication resources as well as community engagement and sustained investment in local capacity. I applaud Huawei’s commitment to universal and meaningful connectivity and I am proud of our strong and successful partnership.”
Jeff Wang, President Huawei Public Affairs and Communications, said digital inclusion rests on inclusive connectivity and digital skills empowerment. Since 2019, Huawei’s Skills on Wheels programme has delivered mobile digital training to more than 130,000 people in 21 countries.
Huawei stated it will continue to drive rural network innovation and digital skills empowerment to support a more equitable and sustainable digital world.
