Telecoms Connection Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Looks to Fibre
After a 20-year telecoms silence between the two neighbours and former longtime foes, Ethio Telecom is looking to up their connectivity game by moving to fibre in the near future, the company says. Communication lines between the two countries were restored after the signing of a historic peace deal.
Fibre optic cables (file photo).
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Ethiopia:
Ethio Telecom to Franchise Service Centres
Addis Fortune, 18 December 2017
The sole telecom provider of the country, Ethio telecom, has announced a bid to partner with individuals for 94 franchised shops around the country. The franchises will provide… Read more »
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Ethiopia:
Telecom Users Hit 66.2 Million
Addis Fortune, 19 May 2018
The number of Ethio telecom's customers has reached 66.2 million during the third quarter of the current fiscal year showing a 17pc growth, according to the Ethio telecom. Read more »
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Ethiopia:
Telecom Introduces Electronic Payment System
Addis Fortune, 18 November 2017
Ethio telecom, the nation's sole telecom provider, has introduced electronic payment services for prepaid mobile recharging. The new system has been made available for customers… Read more »
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