Is 5G available in Ethiopia?

Ethio Telecom introduced the 5G mobile network in Ethiopia in May 2022 as a trial service in Addis Ababa. The service has since been made available in nearly a dozen of cities and towns including Adama, Jigjiga, Dire Dawa, Harar, Bahir Dar.

Why did Ethio Telecom launch a 5G network?

The commercial launches came after completion of network site installations in the South and South-west Region of Ethio Telecom. Its CEO Frehiwot Tamiru noted the latest 5G service rollouts provide the capacity to meet the growing demand for internet and data while delivering innovative digital solutions.

Where is 5G rolled out in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia’s telecom giant rolled out the 5G network in Hawassa, Wolaita Sodo, Hosaena and Arba Minch cities in the past week. The commercial launches came after completion of network site installations in the South and South-west Region of Ethio Telecom.

What is 5G & how does it work?

Its CEO Frehiwot Tamiru noted the latest 5G service rollouts provide the capacity to meet the growing demand for internet and data while delivering innovative digital solutions. The 5G technology delivers speeds of up to 10 Gb per second (10 Gbs) and features ultra-low latency, reaching as low as 1 millisecond.