Ethio telecom is committed to enhancing our country’s global competitiveness in digital services by introducing and expanding access to advanced technologies across society. The company is actively working to access a wide array of the latest technologies and digital solutions and drive forward our nation’s digital transformation vision. In response to the rapidly evolving customer needs, we are dedicated to deploying telecom and digital infrastructure that elevates customer satisfaction, improves service quality, and ensures reliable, and high-quality services.
In line with its commitment to advancing the country’s digital transformation vision, our company has already rolled out cutting-edge 5G wireless network technology in the cities of Addis Ababa, Adama, Jigjiga, Dire Dawa, Harar, Bahir Dar, Hawassa and their environs which has been implemented in only a few countries worldwide.
Today, we are pleased to officially announce the launching of the 5th generation mobile network service, following the completion of the network site installations in various parts of the company South-Southwest Region, located in Wolaita Sodo, Hosaena and Arba Minch cities and their environs. Accordingly:
In Wolaita Sodo:– our customers particularly in areas such as Sodo University and Condominium Sefer, Commercial areas of Sodo Muluwongel sefer, Wolaita Zone Administrative Office, Haile Hotel, Sodo Ethio telecom office area, Agricultural College area, Sodo Christian Hospital Sefer including Commercial area, South Regional State Administrative Office and Lewi Hotel Resort areas can now access to the 5th Generation mobile network services.
In Hosaena: customers in Hosaena municipality, Arada, Bethel church locations, International Hotels, City center, Hadiya Cultural Hall, Bezabih Petros Square, Central Ethiopia Regional Office, Gorgede sefer, Bethel sefer, Enat kalehiwot church sefer, TTC sefer, Naremo area and Naremo condominium, Wachemo University, Ambicho sefer, Mariam Church, EEU subsation, Shambelel Hotel, Mobile sefer, Woyada condominium, Gofermeda sefer and Real Estate areas, can after all access to the 5th Generation mobile network services;
In Arba Minch:- our customers in areas like Arba Minch Lemlem Hotel, Wubete Grand Hotel sefer, Sikela Dashen bank, Tursit Hotel including Commercial Sefer, Arba Minch Hospital Sefer, Arba Minch University, Chamo Recreational area, Haile Hotel area and Arba Minch University main campus areas, are also able to access to the 5th Generation mobile network services.
The 5th generation technology is an advanced 5G wireless network that delivers speeds of up to 10 Gb per second (10 Gbs) and features ultra-low latency, reaching as low as 1 millisecond. The service enables the interconnection of up to 1 million devices per square kilometer, providing the capacity to meet the rapidly increasing data and internet demands of customers.The launch of 5G services will bring significant advantages to our customers by enhancing network capacity and enabling seamless, high-quality communication, digital solutions, and financial services. This advanced connectivity supports online education, training, information, and entertainment services, while fostering innovation and job creation for startup software developers, thus enhancing economic growth. Additionally, it promotes an inclusive digital economy by increasing digital literacy, narrowing the digital divide, and facilitating wider smartphone access. Furthermore, in meeting the ever-increasing demands of our valued customers, the 5G service will provide secure and fast access to mission-critical data, enabling the delivery of advanced telecom and digital solutions that simplify the life of our society on sustainable basis. This cutting-edge 5G service also offers substantial benefits across sectors like healthcare, smart agriculture, education, mining, manufacturing, airports, transportation, smart homes, broadcasting, entertainment, and cloud-based 5G gaming. It is designed to create a robust infrastructure for harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence, setting the stage for modern, intelligent solutions across industries.
The service will significantly contribute to the development of our country’s digital economy by enhancing competitiveness through modernizing business and institutional operations to boost efficiency, reduce resource wastage for higher profitability, increasing revenue by improving productivity, offer products and services at competitive prices, and deliver fast, reliable, mission-critical data services tailored to demand.
Our valued customers can enjoy and experience 5G mobile unlimited data, 5G to The Home, and a range of 5G mobile packages through the fastest network we’ve deployed. To access these services, customers will need compatible telecom equipment and handsets.
Ethio telecom
November 02, 2024