Draft Excise Law Proposes Tax on Airtime

Ethiopians may soon be paying a 5% excise tax on their phone calls and internet usage if a new law

Former Ethio Telecom CEO Takes Helm at Tele Mobile South Sudan

The former CEO of Ethio Telecom, Andualem Admassie (Ph.D.), has been appointed as the new CEO of Tele Mobile South Sudan (TMSS),

Ethio Telecom Reports Exceptional Surge in Internet Users

Yesterday, Ethio Telecom released its half-year report, which showed that the company has increased its data and internet users by

Wondering What’s New About Safaricom’s Bonus Offers?

Since Safaricom Ethiopia started its services in August 2022, over a million customers have been registered on the 07 network, and more

Locked Out: Ethio Telecom, Safaricom Sell Locked Phones with Inconsistent Disclosure

Ethiopia’s two telecom operators, Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia, are selling locked smartphones that prevent users from using the other

Jijiga: Ethiopia’s Leading Mobile Money City Gets Safaricom Coverage

Safaricom Ethiopia has activated its network in Jijiga, a city known for its thriving mobile-money market. The telecom operator stated

Telebirr Introduces Transaction Fees

Telebirr has set transaction fees that users will be charged when they send money using the platform. The tariffs, which

Safaricom Ethiopia is Onboarding 20,000 Customers Daily

Following its national launch last month, Safaricom Ethiopia is onboarding an average of 20,000 customers per day. The telecom operator