ZTE donates FTTR equipment to the 25th China Medical Team to Ethiopia, enhancing network experience

• ZTE donated its FTTR solution to the 25th China Medical Team to Ethiopia, addressing network issues and providing a fast, stable, and seamless internet experience
• The medical team leader praised the FTTR solution for significantly improving work efficiency and quality of life during their mission

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2 January 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has donated its cutting-edge FTTR (Fiber to the Room) solution to the 25th China Medical Team to Ethiopia. This initiative aims to resolve the team's long-standing issues with internet stability and speed, significantly improving their online experience and supporting their medical aid work.

The FTTR solution replaces the team's previous traditional copper-based network architecture. The previous network subscribed to a 100 Mbps broadband plan, but the actual usable speed was often less than 30 Mbps. It relied on a switch and WiFi 4 routers setup, which frequently caused network interruptions and poor coverage, severely impacting both work efficiency and daily life quality. ZTE's FTTR-B solution, supporting WiFi 6 technology, features full-fiber architecture, strong coverage, high bandwidth, low latency, and seamless Mesh roaming. These advancements have drastically improved network speed and stability.

After deployment, the medical team now enjoys a highly reliable network for remote consultations, online training, and uploading or downloading medical reports. Additionally, the network enables smoother video calls with family and seamless HD video streaming, significantly enhancing both work efficiency and quality of life.

Liu Junying, the team leader of the 25th China Medical Team to Ethiopia, said, "ZTE's FTTR solution has greatly transformed our internet experience, the network is now faster and more stable, which has significantly improved both our work efficiency and daily lives."

Chen Min, CEO of ZTE Ethiopia, stated, "ZTE is honored to support the 25th China Medical Team to Ethiopia with our advanced FTTR solution. We remain committed to using innovative technology to drive progress and strengthen the friendship between China and Ethiopia."

This donation underscores ZTE's dedication to leveraging its innovative technology to create a positive impact, not only in the telecommunications sector but also in supporting humanitarian efforts and improving lives worldwide.