Currently, 136 channels are being broadcast to 17m TV households, indicating a 70% increase in reach compared to 2022. SES has announced that its Ethiosat platform, situated at the 57 degrees East orbital position, now caters to a staggering 17m TV households in Ethiopia. This marks a significant surge of 7m households compared to 2022, with a remarkable reach penetration soaring to 95%. The Ethiopian TV market has witnessed a continuous expansion, with the number of TV households skyrocketing by 400% since 2017, currently totalling 18.2m homes receiving TV content. “We are immensely proud to be part of the growth of the Ethiopian TV market through the Ethiosat platform.

Source: Ethiopian News May 14, 2024 10:00 UTC