[Johannesburg, South Africa, November 6, 2025] In the Autonomous Network (AN) level assessment conducted by TM Forum, an influential global telecom organization, Huawei has supported MTN South Africa to achieve a breakthrough in the IP network field. MTN has achieved the world’s first Autonomous Network Level 4 in the IP Network Optimization Questionnaire (GB1059C v1.1.0). This milestone demonstrates international recognition of MTN’s technical capabilities in autonomous networks and establishes its innovative leadership among global carriers.
Autonomous Network Levels Assessment Validation Certificate of MTN South Africa
TM Forum leads the development of Autonomous Networks Level (ANL) assessment standards in collaboration with industry partners since 2024.
At Digital Transformation World (DTW) 2025, TM Forum officially launched its Autonomous Network Levels Assessment Validation (ANLAV) Service Guide. By focusing on high-value scenarios and establishing comprehensive architecture, process, and interface standards, TM Forum provides global carriers with objective benchmarks for network evolution, driving the industry towards advanced autonomous networking capabilities.
In the AN L4 assessment for MTN South Africa, TM Forum conducted two rounds of rigorous evaluations focused on IAADE (Intent, Awareness, Analysis, Decision, Execution) autonomous closed-loop capabilities. By leveraging Huawei Xinghe Intelligent Autonomous Driving Network Solution, supported by iMaster NCE-IP Network Digital Map and NetMaster Network Agent, MTN South Africa achieved end-to-end closed-loop functionality including intent awareness, intelligent analysis, decision simulation, and automated execution.
TM Forum’s ANLAV report demonstrated that MTN South Africa has achieved the highest grade (“Grade A”) across all dimensions (per the GB1059C v1.1.0 standard), particularly excelling in network congestion and path interruption optimization. This success marks MTN as the first global carrier to achieve AN L4 certification for the IP domain.
“This recognition reflects MTN’s continued investment in cutting-edge technology to ensure that our customers enjoy the most reliable and intelligent network in South Africa,” said Zoltan Miklos, General Manager for Access Planning and Architecture at MTN South Africa. “Our autonomous network evolution allows us to plan, anticipate and resolve issues before they impact users — a crucial step in managing network performance in order to deliver superior digital experiences for all.”
Miklos added that the achievement underscores how MTN is setting new global standards in network performance. “Automation and intelligence are redefining network performance globally,” he said. “MTN South Africa’s achievement showcases how African innovation and collaboration can set new benchmarks in network excellence.”
Wang Hui, President of the NCE Data Communication Domain in Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, said,“Congratulations to MTN South Africa on being awarded the world’s first Level 4 Autonomy Network certification in IP field, a milestone that reinforces its leadership in innovation among global carriers. Huawei remains committed to empowering networks with AI technologies. Through deepened collaboration with MTN South Africa, we will deliver sustained value to customers while accelerating the intelligent evolution of next-generation networks.”