Ethio Telecom has officially launched teleStream, a next-generation digital service set to transform Ethiopia’s media landscape and modernize fixed broadband connectivity through advanced fiber-optic infrastructure and fully digital “Zero-Touch” operations.
The launch marks a major milestone in the company’s “Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028” strategy, an ambitious roadmap designed to accelerate national digital transformation and drive inclusive economic growth. Powered by cutting-edge fiber, 4G, 5G, and TeleCloud technologies, teleStream enables customers to access high-quality local and international content seamlessly via home Wi-Fi — delivering low-latency streaming without the need for satellite dishes.
The platform debuts with more than 60 live television channels and over 350 video-on-demand (VOD) titles. It also includes a Set-Top Box (STB) device that converts conventional televisions into smart TVs, expanding accessibility for households across the country.
Beyond entertainment, teleStream promotes educational, ethical, and family-friendly programming through an integrated Parental Control system. For media houses and content creators, the service offers a reliable domestic distribution platform, opening new revenue streams while eliminating foreign currency expenditures previously required for satellite leasing — a “Zero-Forex” advantage that strengthens the national economy.
The initiative also supports the country’s Smart City ambitions by reducing the visual clutter of satellite dishes in urban areas and reinforcing digital sovereignty through secure local data hosting on TeleCloud infrastructure.
In parallel, according to Ethio Telecom, it is accelerating the modernization of fixed broadband services. More than 79,000 customers have already been migrated from legacy copper lines to high-speed fiber connections. The company has further introduced Fiber to the Room (FTTR) technology, delivering ultra-fast internet directly to individual rooms within homes and offices — laying the foundation for advanced applications such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart home systems.
To enhance customer experience, Ethio Telecom says it has also implemented a fully digital “Zero-Touch” service model. Through the telebirr SuperApp, customers can request new Wi-Fi installations or report service issues without visiting service centers, ensuring faster, more efficient support.
Collectively, these initiatives represent a significant step toward realizing Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 vision it said — positioning teleStream and next-generation fiber connectivity at the heart of the nation’s digital future.
