Alongside these two new licences, the Ethiopian regulator has also mandated the sale of a 45% stake in Ethio Telecom. Should the government attempt to shelter Ethio Telecom from competition? The new operators will be Ethio Telecom’s biggest customers if prices are set fairly, through market competition. Ethio Telecom has the potential to become a regional powerhouse, but only if it is well-prepared for the competitive environment,” he said. To truly succeed, the liberalisation of Ethiopia’s telecoms sector must take that one final step to creating a freer market.

Source: Ethiopian News February 22, 2021 12:00 UTC