ZTE's Signal Reach Program Honored with WSIS 2025 Champion Award

2025-07-11 business

Geneva, Friday, 11 July 2025.
ZTE’s Signal Reach Program won the WSIS 2025 Champion Award for its role in enhancing digital infrastructure in Africa using solar-powered stations, reducing network costs by 70%.

A Significant Achievement in ICT

ZTE Corporation’s Signal Reach Program emerged as a focal point of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2025, clinching the Champion Award for its innovative role in enhancing digital infrastructure across Africa. Implemented effectively in remote regions, the program’s deployment of EcoSite base stations is credited with reducing network coverage costs by 70% and enhancing expansion efficiency by 60% [1][2][3].

Innovative Solutions for Remote Areas

The program’s success in deploying 128 base stations in Liberia within three months exemplifies its strategic approach towards overcoming infrastructural challenges. By leveraging solar power systems, the Signal Reach Program not only provides stable mobile services to over 580,000 rural users but also ensures a sustainable, low-cost energy solution [1][3][4].

Strategic Alignment with Global Goals

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), ZTE’s initiatives are set to expand the reach of telecommunications technology in underserved regions. The eco-friendly technology employed in this program serves as a template for similar global initiatives and reflects ZTE’s commitment to advancing global digitalization [5][6].

Implications for the European Electronics Sector

The Signal Reach Program’s success signifies a broader implication for the European electronics sector, as firms look to emulate ZTE’s model of modular, energy-efficient infrastructure. This shift towards sustainable technology solutions represents an opportunity for companies within Europe to integrate green energy solutions, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape and driving investment in similar digital infrastructure projects [2][6][7].

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ZTE Corporation Signal Reach Program