Interview with Nabila Yazdani — Director Strategy & Company Spokesperson, Zong

In an interview published by Business Recorder on November 10, Zong strategy director and spokesperson Nabila Yazdani said the operator is expanding 5G while continuing to upgrade 4G. She said Zong acquired 110 MHz in the March 2026 spectrum auction, has 5G service in more than 35 cities, and operates over 1,000 5G sites. The company is also developing cloud, AI and enterprise services alongside its connectivity business.

Yazdani cited pilot results from Zong’s AI-based radio network optimisation: congestion resolution time fell from 3-5 days to 15-30 minutes, capacity rose by over 10%, and downlink throughput increased by up to 18%. She also said energy costs, currency volatility, taxation and imported equipment weigh on telecom profitability and investment. Zong’s expansion plans, she added, will depend on demand, affordability and network readiness.