Ethio telecom and ZTE Corporation have finalized a major network expansion and modernization agreement on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona.
The move is expected to significantly strengthen connectivity and accelerate digital inclusion across Ethiopia.
The agreement will expand and modernize infrastructure across the ZTE operational circle, covering 647 network sites, including 115 in rural areas.
According to Ethio telecom, the initiative will considerably boost nationwide connectivity while extending high speed digital services to communities that have remained underserved.
Ethio telecom Chief Executive Officer Frehiwot Tamru, along with members of the company’s executive leadership, held a series of strategic discussions with senior executives of ZTE during the engagement.
Once completed, the expansion and modernization program is expected to enhance network capacity, coverage and service quality across the operational area managed by ZTE.
The project will raise 4G population coverage to 95.5 percent, enabling millions more citizens, businesses and public institutions to access reliable high speed mobile connectivity.
Similar agreement has been sealed with Ericson. (ENA)
