4 days ago
Rural Connectivity: Empowering Communities and Bridging the Digital Divide!
Ethio telecom has successfully completed the first year of its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, marking significant progress in bridging Ethiopia’s digital divide. At the heart of this strategy is our commitment to inclusive, sustainable and transformative rural connectivity, ensuring that geography, distance and limited access to electricity do not prevent communities from participating in the digital economy.
During the fiscal year, we deployed 195 new rural mobile sites, reaching communities located, on average, 14.3 kilometres from the nearest town and 10.6 kilometres from the nearest existing mobile site. This demonstrates our deliberate focus on connecting Ethiopia’s most remote and underserved areas.
This expansion extended connectivity and digital access to 117 woredas and 492 kebeles and villages, enabling more than 1.53 million people to benefit from reliable communications, digital platforms and inclusive financial services.
To address power limitations in remote areas, we deployed 22 additional Rural Solution sites, specifically designed to serve communities with limited or no access to the national electricity grid. We also significantly expanded our green energy infrastructure, increasing installed solar power capacity from 27 MW to 39.72 MW, an additional 12.72 MW in just one year. This investment strengthens network resilience, reduces dependence on conventional energy sources and advances our environmental sustainability commitments.
Connectivity must also translate into meaningful access to essential services. Through our Rural Agent Project, we onboarded 812 new agents across 17 regions, achieving a 58% active-agent rate and bringing telebirr and other essential digital financial services closer to previously underserved communities. Going forward, we will focus on further improving agent activation, productivity and service availability.
We also advanced the fiberization of rural wireless sites, strengthening network capacity, reliability and service quality while preparing rural communities for growing digital demand.
Under the Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, we remain committed to building resilient, green and scalable digital infrastructure, connecting the unconnected, empowering rural communities and ensuring that every citizen, everywhere, can participate in and benefit from Ethiopia’s digital future.
#ethiotelecom #telebirr #nexthorizon #digitalinclusion #ruralconnectivity #digitalethiopia #gsma #itu #eca
Ethio telecom has successfully completed the first year of its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, marking significant progress in bridging Ethiopia’s digital divide. At the heart of this strategy is our commitment to inclusive, sustainable and transformative rural connectivity, ensuring that geography, distance and limited access to electricity do not prevent communities from participating in the digital economy.
During the fiscal year, we deployed 195 new rural mobile sites, reaching communities located, on average, 14.3 kilometres from the nearest town and 10.6 kilometres from the nearest existing mobile site. This demonstrates our deliberate focus on connecting Ethiopia’s most remote and underserved areas.
This expansion extended connectivity and digital access to 117 woredas and 492 kebeles and villages, enabling more than 1.53 million people to benefit from reliable communications, digital platforms and inclusive financial services.
To address power limitations in remote areas, we deployed 22 additional Rural Solution sites, specifically designed to serve communities with limited or no access to the national electricity grid. We also significantly expanded our green energy infrastructure, increasing installed solar power capacity from 27 MW to 39.72 MW, an additional 12.72 MW in just one year. This investment strengthens network resilience, reduces dependence on conventional energy sources and advances our environmental sustainability commitments.
Connectivity must also translate into meaningful access to essential services. Through our Rural Agent Project, we onboarded 812 new agents across 17 regions, achieving a 58% active-agent rate and bringing telebirr and other essential digital financial services closer to previously underserved communities. Going forward, we will focus on further improving agent activation, productivity and service availability.
We also advanced the fiberization of rural wireless sites, strengthening network capacity, reliability and service quality while preparing rural communities for growing digital demand.
Under the Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, we remain committed to building resilient, green and scalable digital infrastructure, connecting the unconnected, empowering rural communities and ensuring that every citizen, everywhere, can participate in and benefit from Ethiopia’s digital future.
#ethiotelecom #telebirr #nexthorizon #digitalinclusion #ruralconnectivity #digitalethiopia #gsma #itu #eca
4 days ago
Rural Connectivity: Empowering Communities and Bridging the Digital Divide!
Ethio telecom has successfully completed the first year of its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, marking significant progress in bridging Ethiopia’s digital divide. At the heart of this strategy is our commitment to inclusive, sustainable and transformative rural connectivity, ensuring that geography, distance and limited access to electricity do not prevent communities from participating in the digital economy.
During the fiscal year, we deployed 195 new rural mobile sites, reaching communities located, on average, 14.3 kilometres from the nearest town and 10.6 kilometres from the nearest existing mobile site. This demonstrates our deliberate focus on connecting Ethiopia’s most remote and underserved areas.
This expansion extended connectivity and digital access to 117 woredas and 492 kebeles and villages, enabling more than 1.53 million people to benefit from reliable communications, digital platforms and inclusive financial services.
To address power limitations in remote areas, we deployed 22 additional Rural Solution sites, specifically designed to serve communities with limited or no access to the national electricity grid. We also significantly expanded our green energy infrastructure, increasing installed solar power capacity from 27 MW to 39.72 MW, an additional 12.72 MW in just one year. This investment strengthens network resilience, reduces dependence on conventional energy sources and advances our environmental sustainability commitments.
Connectivity must also translate into meaningful access to essential services. Through our Rural Agent Project, we onboarded 812 new agents across 17 regions, achieving a 58% active-agent rate and bringing telebirr and other essential digital financial services closer to previously underserved communities. Going forward, we will focus on further improving agent activation, productivity and service availability.
We also advanced the fiberization of rural wireless sites, strengthening network capacity, reliability and service quality while preparing rural communities for growing digital demand.
Under the Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, we remain committed to building resilient, green and scalable digital infrastructure, connecting the unconnected, empowering rural communities and ensuring that every citizen, everywhere, can participate in and benefit from Ethiopia’s digital future.
#ethiotelecom #telebirr #nexthorizon #digitalinclusion #ruralconnectivity #digitalethiopia #gsma #itu #eca
Ethio telecom has successfully completed the first year of its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, marking significant progress in bridging Ethiopia’s digital divide. At the heart of this strategy is our commitment to inclusive, sustainable and transformative rural connectivity, ensuring that geography, distance and limited access to electricity do not prevent communities from participating in the digital economy.
During the fiscal year, we deployed 195 new rural mobile sites, reaching communities located, on average, 14.3 kilometres from the nearest town and 10.6 kilometres from the nearest existing mobile site. This demonstrates our deliberate focus on connecting Ethiopia’s most remote and underserved areas.
This expansion extended connectivity and digital access to 117 woredas and 492 kebeles and villages, enabling more than 1.53 million people to benefit from reliable communications, digital platforms and inclusive financial services.
To address power limitations in remote areas, we deployed 22 additional Rural Solution sites, specifically designed to serve communities with limited or no access to the national electricity grid. We also significantly expanded our green energy infrastructure, increasing installed solar power capacity from 27 MW to 39.72 MW, an additional 12.72 MW in just one year. This investment strengthens network resilience, reduces dependence on conventional energy sources and advances our environmental sustainability commitments.
Connectivity must also translate into meaningful access to essential services. Through our Rural Agent Project, we onboarded 812 new agents across 17 regions, achieving a 58% active-agent rate and bringing telebirr and other essential digital financial services closer to previously underserved communities. Going forward, we will focus on further improving agent activation, productivity and service availability.
We also advanced the fiberization of rural wireless sites, strengthening network capacity, reliability and service quality while preparing rural communities for growing digital demand.
Under the Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy, we remain committed to building resilient, green and scalable digital infrastructure, connecting the unconnected, empowering rural communities and ensuring that every citizen, everywhere, can participate in and benefit from Ethiopia’s digital future.
#ethiotelecom #telebirr #nexthorizon #digitalinclusion #ruralconnectivity #digitalethiopia #gsma #itu #eca
21 days ago
Ethio telecom and Huawei Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise and SME Growth Through Digital Innovation
Ethio telecom Chief Executive Officer, Frehiwot Tamru, and Huawei Northern Africa President, Mr. Li Shen, together with their executive leadership teams, held high-level strategic discussions to further strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership and accelerate the growth of Ethiopia's Enterprise and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) markets through innovative digital solutions.
The discussions were aligned with Ethio telecom's Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 strategy and focused on expanding the partnership beyond traditional telecommunications infrastructure toward a broader business, innovation, and digital ecosystem collaboration. Both companies reaffirmed their shared commitment to jointly driving Ethiopia's digital transformation by creating sustainable value for businesses, communities, and the wider digital economy.
A key focus of the meeting was the joint development of integrated, industry-specific digital solutions that combine advanced connectivity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), data center services, and digital platforms to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises across key sectors of the economy.
The leadership teams also discussed strengthening the digital ecosystem for Enterprise and SME customers by integrating innovative business solutions with the telebirr platform, enabling digital payments, financial services, business management tools, e-commerce, and other value-added services that empower businesses to improve productivity, expand their markets, and enhance competitiveness.
Recognizing the importance of local innovation and faster service delivery, the discussions emphasized strengthening local software development, solution customization, system integration, and technical support through enhanced local engineering capabilities, solution architects, and research and development collaboration. Both companies agreed that closer collaboration between their technical teams will accelerate innovation, improve responsiveness to customer requirements, and enable the rapid development of solutions tailored to Ethiopia's evolving market needs.
The meeting further explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration in expanding smartphone affordability and digital device accessibility through innovative financing models and broader market initiatives. Both companies recognized that increasing access to affordable smart devices is fundamental to accelerating digital inclusion and enabling greater participation in Ethiopia's growing digital economy.
Beyond technology and business growth, both companies emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and corporate social responsibility. The discussions highlighted opportunities to work together in promoting digital inclusion, digital literacy, rural connectivity, digital education, community empowerment, and sustainable digital infrastructure, reaffirming their shared commitment to delivering meaningful social and economic impact.
The leadership also agreed to strengthen collaboration in marketing communications, customer education, and digital awareness initiatives to accelerate the adoption of innovative digital services. Joint efforts will focus on developing creative campaigns, educational content, promotional materials, and customer engagement initiatives that enhance awareness and maximize the value of Ethio telecom's expanding portfolio of digital products and services, including telebirr and enterprise digital solutions.
Huawei reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting Ethio telecom's transformation into a leading technology-driven digital services company (TechCo). The company expressed its readiness to deepen collaboration in enterprise innovation, SME empowerment, digital ecosystem development, solution co-creation, and regional growth opportunities, supporting Ethio telecom's ambition to expand digital innovation beyond Ethiopia into regional and African markets.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to translate these strategic priorities into concrete initiatives that will accelerate Ethiopia's digital transformation, unlock new opportunities for enterprises and SMEs, strengthen digital inclusion, and create scalable digital solutions capable of serving markets across Africa.
#ethiotelecom #huawei #nexthorizon #digitalbeyond2028 #digitaltransformation #enterprisesolutions #sme #telebirr #digitalinclusion #techco #innovation #africa #cloud #ai #cybersecurity
Ethio telecom Chief Executive Officer, Frehiwot Tamru, and Huawei Northern Africa President, Mr. Li Shen, together with their executive leadership teams, held high-level strategic discussions to further strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership and accelerate the growth of Ethiopia's Enterprise and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) markets through innovative digital solutions.
The discussions were aligned with Ethio telecom's Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 strategy and focused on expanding the partnership beyond traditional telecommunications infrastructure toward a broader business, innovation, and digital ecosystem collaboration. Both companies reaffirmed their shared commitment to jointly driving Ethiopia's digital transformation by creating sustainable value for businesses, communities, and the wider digital economy.
A key focus of the meeting was the joint development of integrated, industry-specific digital solutions that combine advanced connectivity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), data center services, and digital platforms to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises across key sectors of the economy.
The leadership teams also discussed strengthening the digital ecosystem for Enterprise and SME customers by integrating innovative business solutions with the telebirr platform, enabling digital payments, financial services, business management tools, e-commerce, and other value-added services that empower businesses to improve productivity, expand their markets, and enhance competitiveness.
Recognizing the importance of local innovation and faster service delivery, the discussions emphasized strengthening local software development, solution customization, system integration, and technical support through enhanced local engineering capabilities, solution architects, and research and development collaboration. Both companies agreed that closer collaboration between their technical teams will accelerate innovation, improve responsiveness to customer requirements, and enable the rapid development of solutions tailored to Ethiopia's evolving market needs.
The meeting further explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration in expanding smartphone affordability and digital device accessibility through innovative financing models and broader market initiatives. Both companies recognized that increasing access to affordable smart devices is fundamental to accelerating digital inclusion and enabling greater participation in Ethiopia's growing digital economy.
Beyond technology and business growth, both companies emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and corporate social responsibility. The discussions highlighted opportunities to work together in promoting digital inclusion, digital literacy, rural connectivity, digital education, community empowerment, and sustainable digital infrastructure, reaffirming their shared commitment to delivering meaningful social and economic impact.
The leadership also agreed to strengthen collaboration in marketing communications, customer education, and digital awareness initiatives to accelerate the adoption of innovative digital services. Joint efforts will focus on developing creative campaigns, educational content, promotional materials, and customer engagement initiatives that enhance awareness and maximize the value of Ethio telecom's expanding portfolio of digital products and services, including telebirr and enterprise digital solutions.
Huawei reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting Ethio telecom's transformation into a leading technology-driven digital services company (TechCo). The company expressed its readiness to deepen collaboration in enterprise innovation, SME empowerment, digital ecosystem development, solution co-creation, and regional growth opportunities, supporting Ethio telecom's ambition to expand digital innovation beyond Ethiopia into regional and African markets.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to translate these strategic priorities into concrete initiatives that will accelerate Ethiopia's digital transformation, unlock new opportunities for enterprises and SMEs, strengthen digital inclusion, and create scalable digital solutions capable of serving markets across Africa.
#ethiotelecom #huawei #nexthorizon #digitalbeyond2028 #digitaltransformation #enterprisesolutions #sme #telebirr #digitalinclusion #techco #innovation #africa #cloud #ai #cybersecurity
3 months ago
Ethio telecom and British International Investment (BII) Hold Strategic Discussions to Advance Ethiopia’s Digital and Sustainable Infrastructure
Ethio telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru, convened a high-level strategic session with senior leadership from British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution, led by Christopher Chijiutomi, Managing Director and Head of Africa.
During the meeting, the CEO briefed participants on Ethio telecom’s transformational journey and its pivotal contribution to Ethiopia’s socio-economic advancement and digital transformation. She highlighted the company’s remarkable trajectory, positioning Ethio telecom as one of the fastest-growing digital operators advancing beyond connectivity and serving as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive development.
During the session, the CEO articulated Ethio telecom’s strategic evolution toward a platform-driven digital economy, powered by its advanced and extensive infrastructure and integrated ecosystem strategy. This ecosystem combines cloud computing capabilities, modular data centers, AI and digital applications with the telebirr fintech ecosystem, alongside e-commerce services, EV charging infrastructure, and expanded connectivity networks.
This unified digital ecosystem represents a significant strategic shift toward an Integrated Enterprise Solution Model, designed to power a mobile-first economy and enable high-velocity digital transformation across sectors supporting sustainable economic growth and digital inclusion across Ethiopia and beyond.
Furthermore, the CEO elaborated on the “Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028” strategy, outlining its bold vision and anticipated impact in accelerating digital advancement across Ethiopia and the broader African continent. She reaffirmed that Ethio telecom remains ready to collaborate through diverse partnership modalities to accelerate digital transformation in Ethiopia and beyond.
During the discussion, Mr. Christopher Chijiutomi and his delegation highlighted that British International Investment (BII) plays a significant role in advancing sustainable and green infrastructure development across Africa, with Ethiopia identified as a key strategic market. They noted that BII is actively engaged with various enterprises and private sector institutions across the continent and collaborates closely with multiple stakeholders to mobilize resources that support Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth.
The CEO reaffirmed that Ethio telecom’s vision and core values are strongly aligned with those of British International Investment (BII), particularly in advancing sustainable infrastructure, climate-resilient digital ecosystems, and green energy initiatives.
Accordingly, both leadership teams discussed and emphasized the importance of supporting their shared vision by mobilizing impact investment to accelerate the implementation of the Next Horizon strategy, with strong emphasis on advancing the digital economy, expanding inclusive fintech ecosystems, and developing climate-resilient digital infrastructure.
The British International Investment (BII) delegation recognized Ethio telecom as a pivotal enabler of Ethiopia’s digital economy and a key driver of national economic growth. The delegation commended the CEO’s visionary leadership and acknowledged the company’s strong sustainability achievements and forward-looking digital transformation agenda.
They expressed strong interest in exploring UK-backed investment opportunities to support Ethiopia’s digital and sustainable infrastructure development.
In closing, the CEO expressed sincere appreciation to the British International Investment (BII) delegation for their commitment to fostering global partnerships that unlock new economic opportunities and accelerate national development. Both leadership teams agreed to continue advancing discussions and identifying concrete areas of collaboration to drive impactful and sustainable outcomes.
#ethiotelecom #telebirr #bii #digitalinclusion #fintech #esg #nexthorizon2028 #gsma #gsma #itu BritishIntInv
Ethio telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru, convened a high-level strategic session with senior leadership from British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution, led by Christopher Chijiutomi, Managing Director and Head of Africa.
During the meeting, the CEO briefed participants on Ethio telecom’s transformational journey and its pivotal contribution to Ethiopia’s socio-economic advancement and digital transformation. She highlighted the company’s remarkable trajectory, positioning Ethio telecom as one of the fastest-growing digital operators advancing beyond connectivity and serving as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive development.
During the session, the CEO articulated Ethio telecom’s strategic evolution toward a platform-driven digital economy, powered by its advanced and extensive infrastructure and integrated ecosystem strategy. This ecosystem combines cloud computing capabilities, modular data centers, AI and digital applications with the telebirr fintech ecosystem, alongside e-commerce services, EV charging infrastructure, and expanded connectivity networks.
This unified digital ecosystem represents a significant strategic shift toward an Integrated Enterprise Solution Model, designed to power a mobile-first economy and enable high-velocity digital transformation across sectors supporting sustainable economic growth and digital inclusion across Ethiopia and beyond.
Furthermore, the CEO elaborated on the “Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028” strategy, outlining its bold vision and anticipated impact in accelerating digital advancement across Ethiopia and the broader African continent. She reaffirmed that Ethio telecom remains ready to collaborate through diverse partnership modalities to accelerate digital transformation in Ethiopia and beyond.
During the discussion, Mr. Christopher Chijiutomi and his delegation highlighted that British International Investment (BII) plays a significant role in advancing sustainable and green infrastructure development across Africa, with Ethiopia identified as a key strategic market. They noted that BII is actively engaged with various enterprises and private sector institutions across the continent and collaborates closely with multiple stakeholders to mobilize resources that support Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth.
The CEO reaffirmed that Ethio telecom’s vision and core values are strongly aligned with those of British International Investment (BII), particularly in advancing sustainable infrastructure, climate-resilient digital ecosystems, and green energy initiatives.
Accordingly, both leadership teams discussed and emphasized the importance of supporting their shared vision by mobilizing impact investment to accelerate the implementation of the Next Horizon strategy, with strong emphasis on advancing the digital economy, expanding inclusive fintech ecosystems, and developing climate-resilient digital infrastructure.
The British International Investment (BII) delegation recognized Ethio telecom as a pivotal enabler of Ethiopia’s digital economy and a key driver of national economic growth. The delegation commended the CEO’s visionary leadership and acknowledged the company’s strong sustainability achievements and forward-looking digital transformation agenda.
They expressed strong interest in exploring UK-backed investment opportunities to support Ethiopia’s digital and sustainable infrastructure development.
In closing, the CEO expressed sincere appreciation to the British International Investment (BII) delegation for their commitment to fostering global partnerships that unlock new economic opportunities and accelerate national development. Both leadership teams agreed to continue advancing discussions and identifying concrete areas of collaboration to drive impactful and sustainable outcomes.
#ethiotelecom #telebirr #bii #digitalinclusion #fintech #esg #nexthorizon2028 #gsma #gsma #itu BritishIntInv
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