Huawei connects 170m remote users

A pledge to connect 120 million people in remote areas got blown past by 50 million, and the rollout spans over 80 countries.

Huawei smashes its connectivity target

• Huawei delivered digital connectivity to 170 million people in remote regions.
• Yang Chaobin announced the milestone at the TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona.
• Their original 2022 pledge to the ITU Partner2Connect Coalition targeted 120 million by 2025.
• Healthcare, education, and financial services access improved for those communities.

Skills and training initiatives

• Skills on Wheels has trained over 130,000 people across 21 countries since 2019.
• Youth, women, and underserved communities are the primary beneficiaries.
• Digital literacy and STEM education drive the program's focus.

Rural network tech pushing boundaries

• Huawei's Rural Series solutions have been continuously upgraded since 2017.
• RuralCow, backed by MTN Nigeria, extends coverage to villages of around 1,500 residents.
• MTN Group's Marina Madale called connectivity foundational infrastructure for Africa's growth.