Ethio telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile broadband network to 52 additional towns across Ethiopia, extending high-speed connectivity deeper into both densely populated and historically underserved regions.
The rollout spans Oromia, Amhara, Southern Ethiopia, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Harari, Somali, Tigray and Afar, underscoring the operator’s continued push to move beyond major cities and regional capitals.
Oromia and Amhara account for the majority of the newly connected towns—together representing roughly two-thirds of the expansion—while smaller additions were recorded across Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Somali and Afar. The geographic spread reflects a deliberate strategy to balance coverage between high-demand population centers and remote communities with limited prior access to broadband services.
The expansion forms part of Ethio telecom’s broader network modernization program, which has seen the state-owned operator ramp up investments in LTE infrastructure and service upgrades in recent years. The initiative is aimed at improving network quality while scaling access to high-speed connectivity nationwide.
Rising demand for mobile-driven services—including digital payments, e-commerce, online education and e-government platforms—is increasingly shaping Ethiopia’s telecom priorities. Extending LTE coverage to secondary towns is expected to play a critical role in enabling these services, particularly as digital adoption accelerates beyond urban areas.
The latest rollout adds momentum to Ethiopia’s wider digital transformation agenda, positioning improved mobile broadband access as a key enabler of economic participation and service delivery across the country.