Zong Wins Fast Mode Awards 2026 for Pakistan’s First AI Autonomous Network

Zong Wins International Award 2026 for Pakistan’s First AI-Powered Autonomous Network Platform

ISLAMABAD, November 12, 2026: Zong has won the Operational Excellence Leader Award for Innovation at The Fast Mode Awards 2026, earning international recognition for its AI-driven Self-Intelligent Radio Access Network (RAN) Optimization Platform.

The award marks Zong’s second international recognition this year for AI-powered innovation and highlights the company’s growing role in advancing intelligent telecommunications and next-generation network technologies in Pakistan.

A wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, Zong developed the platform in-house, making it Pakistan’s first deployment of Level 4 autonomous network operations on a live commercial network.

The AI-powered system independently identifies network congestion, executes corrective measures and verifies results through an intelligent closed-loop mechanism. The technology significantly reduces reliance on manual intervention by transforming traditional network optimization processes that previously took several days into automated, AI-driven operations.

This development is expected to improve network performance, enhance operational efficiency and support more reliable connectivity for customers across Pakistan.

Commenting on the achievement, Zong Chief Technology Officer Mao Weiliang said that artificial intelligence and advanced technologies are central to the company’s vision for next-generation intelligent networks.

He explained that the Self-Intelligent RAN Optimization Platform takes AI beyond conventional network monitoring and recommendations by enabling autonomous decision-making and execution.

He further highlighted that the platform was developed locally, demonstrating Pakistan’s growing engineering capabilities and the potential to design, develop and deploy world-class technology solutions.

According to the CTO, the innovation represents an important step towards fully autonomous and self-optimizing networks at scale, delivering greater network efficiency, operational intelligence and improved customer experiences.

Zong continues to invest in 5G, artificial intelligence and next-generation digital solutions as part of its broader strategy to strengthen Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.

The latest international recognition reinforces the company’s ambition to contribute to Pakistan’s transition towards a digital and intelligent future under its brand promise, “Aisa Hai Future.”