New regulation forces Ethio telecom and Safaricom to contribute 1.5% of revenue to the Universal Access Fund. Can 2.5 billion Birr yearly bridge Ethiopia’s digital divide?

An internet blackout in Ethiopia last week cost the economy millions of dollars and crippled businesses, but an analyst said it was unlikely to have a long-term impact on government plans to privatise ...

ADDIS ABABA, July 10 (Reuters) - Ethiopian state-owned telecom company Ethio Telecom said on Wednesday that its full-year revenue and net profit rose by more 20% in the year that ended in June.

Operator explores renewable energy partnership with Italy’s Ascot Energy Move aims to stabilize power for 4G, 5G rollout and data centers Focus on energy security to support Telebirr and nationwide ...

Telecoms sector once seen as key prize in liberalisation drive Regulatory environment and competition seen as concerns Ethiopia suspended process for third telecoms licence last month Safaricom ...