News: #Ethio_Telecom, #Somcable discuss cross-border digital, telecom cooperation
Ethio Telecom said it has held talks with Somcable, a private telecommunications company headquartered in #Hargeisa, on establishing a strategic cross-border partnership aimed at expanding cooperation in international digital and telecommunications services.
In a statement, Ethio Telecom said its Chief Executive Officer, Frehiwot Tamiru, met with Somcable Chairman Mohamed Said Guedi and Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed to explore collaboration opportunities focused on accelerating growth in foreign markets through digital solutions.
According to the statement, discussions centered on leveraging digital technologies to enhance international market potential, with Ethio Telecom briefing the Somcable delegation on its ongoing transformation agenda & strategic priorities.
Frehiwot emphasized.....
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Feature: Rising #telecom costs strain household budgets, reshape communication in #Addis_Abeba
In late December, both telecom operators #Safaricom Ethiopia and #Ethio_Telecom announced price increases across their services.
Safaricom #Ethiopia announced an average 44% increase in mobile data tariffs, its most significant pricing adjustment since entering the Ethiopian market nearly two years ago. In the same month, Ethio Telecom announced tariff increases on selected service packages, citing rising capital and operational costs amid broader macroeconomic pressures.
Several residents told Addis Standard that they first noticed the price increases in January, often after data packages depleted more quickly than expected or daily internet costs rose. While some learned of the changes through news reports and social media, others became aware only when they found their usual airtime and data bundles no longer affordable.
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News: #Ethio_Telecom announces strategic network expansion agreements with #Ericsson, #ZTE, Huawei, Nokia at Barcelona
Ethio Telecom announced that it has reached a series of strategic network expansion and modernization agreements with global technology partners Ericsson, ZTE, #Huawei, and #Nokia during the Mobile World Congress 2026 held in #Barcelona, #Spain.
The telecom provider said its CEO #Frehiwot Tamru, together with a senior management delegation, held high-level strategic discussions with executives of the company’s key international technology partners and network equipment suppliers on the sidelines of the global industry event.
As part of the engagements, Ethio Telecom and ZTE finalized a major network expansion and modernization agreement covering 647 network sites, including 115 rural sites. The company said the initiative will strengthen nationwide connectivity and expand digital inclusion across the country.
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