News DigitalEthio Telecom has signed a new agreement with Ericsson to expand and modernize its telecom network. The project will upgrade about 1,500 mobile sites and expand 4G and 5G capacity. Ethiopia’s state-owned operator Ethio Telecom announced on March 5 that it has signed a new agreement with Swedish equipment maker Ericsson to modernize and expand its telecom network. Ethio Telecom said the initiative will significantly improve network coverage, service quality, and overall capacity. As of December 2025, it reported 87.1 million subscribers, including 49 million internet users and 58.6 million users of its mobile money service Telebirr.

Source: Ethiopian News March 06, 2026 18:47 UTC