MTN, HUAWEI LAUNCH AI-POWERED BACKUP FOR POWER CUTS

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MTN Zambia, in partnership with Huawei, has unveiled the country’s first AI-powered adaptive power backup solution. The innovation is designed to keep communication networks resilient during prolonged power outages, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for communities and businesses.

Thomas Ngoma, Acting Chief Technology Officer at MTN Zambia, described the development as a significant milestone for the telecommunications sector.

“This solution dynamically optimises power consumption, extending backup power during grid interruptions. It offers enhanced energy resilience for communities and businesses, demonstrating how technology can solve real-world infrastructure challenges,” Ngoma said.

The system was piloted in areas hardest hit by frequent blackouts. Results showed that even with daily power cuts exceeding six hours, site uptime could be extended by an additional three to six hours — without the need for extra batteries or diesel generators.

Overall, power-off resilience improved by more than 50%, while critical performance indicators such as call setup success and data throughput remained stable.

Alex Xing, Vice-President of Huawei’s MTN Key Account Department, emphasised the importance of reliable networks independent of the power grid:

“Through this collaboration, we are pioneering energy-resilient networks where AI, intelligent power management, and infrastructure work together to keep services online.”

“In regions where electricity is unreliable, AI-driven backup solutions optimise energy usage to ensure continuous and resilient network services. Huawei remains committed to empowering Africa’s digital infrastructure with innovative technology.” added Vice-President for Huawei Southern Africa Mad Chen

The joint MTN Zambia–Huawei solution represents a major breakthrough for the telecommunications industry, combining AI-based energy management with network autonomy. It is expected to improve both resilience and sustainability in areas prone to power outages, while reducing reliance on costly backup generators.