ECA Seeks to License Third Operator In a search for a third operator, the consideration of potential candidates has resumed under the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA).
Safaricom Ethiopia’s Network Covers New Cities Safaricom Ethiopia has switched on its network and services in Hawassa, Assela, Jigjiga, Sodo, and Dilla, growing its network footprint…
Safaricom Launches Operations in Ethiopia Telecommunications operator Safaricom Ethiopia launched its mobile network in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Following a series of successful customer network pilots…
Safaricom to Build a Third Data Center in Addis Ababa Mobile operator Safaricom Ethiopia announced the upcoming construction of a new data center in Addis Ababa. The company signed a…
IFC to Invest $160 Million in Safaricom Ethiopia World Bank Group's private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), announced plans to invest up to US$160 million in Safaricom…
Safaricom Begins Network Testing in Dire Dawa Safaricom Ethiopia has begun a large-scale customer trial of its network after announcing plans to launch commercial operations in Ethiopia…
Safaricom to Start Commercial Operations Next Month Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia announced that it will begin a phased commercial launch in Dire Dawa in August 2022. The telco…
Orion AST and MINT Sign Strategic MoU to Develop Ethiopia’s Space Industry The Ethiopian government, through the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MINT), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American…
Safaricom Plans on Launching Operations in Ethiopia This Year Safaricom is planning to begin its commercial operations in Ethiopia by the end of 2022, pledging to launch the new…
Ethio Telecoms in partnership with internet providers to resell its internet service Ethio telecom signed a three-year contractual agreement with five virtual internet service partners namely WebSprix IT Solutions PLC, VIVATECH Trading…
Ethio Telecom’s partial privatization delayed Ethiopia's finance ministry announced the postponement of the partial privatization of state-owned firm Ethio Telecom, delaying a major step in…
Safaricom and Ethiopian Electric Power will share a dark fibre-optic agreement Safaricom signed a five-year lease agreement to share a dark fibre-optic agreement with Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP).
