Ethiopia’s Internet providers are implementing best current practices to safeguard the country’s Internet infrastructure from emerging threats, according to a report from Internet Society Pulse. Ethiopia’s efforts in establishing a secure routing infrastructure underscores its dedication to maintaining a reliable and resilient Internet landscape,” added Dawit. According to the report, there is only one percent adoption of IPv6 in Ethiopia and a four percent average in Africa. The telecommunications market in Ethiopia is transitioning from a single government-owned operator that controlled the market until 2019 to a duopoly with the entrance of Safaricom Ethiopia in 2022. The Internet Society Pulse Country Report for Ethiopia highlights that governments, technology stakeholders, and industry players must work together to prioritize competition and open the market to increase Internet resilience.

Source: News Business Ethiopia December 14, 2023 17:03 UTC