Ethio Telecom Secures 85 Billion Birr Revenue in Half-Year

Addis Ababa, January 29, 2026 (ENA) -Ethio Telecom has generated 85 billion Birr in revenue, marking a robust 37 percent increase compared to the same period last year, during the first half of this Ethiopian fiscal year.

Ethio Telecom Chief Executive Officer, Frehiwot Tamru, briefed the media about the company’s six-month performance today, highlighting significant strides in the nation’s digital transformation and the realization of a digital Ethiopia.

She revealed that the company’s customer base has reached 87 million, driven by a strategic focus on technology accessibility and digital inclusion.

According to her, the company’s strategic plan remains rooted in inclusivity, particularly through expansion projects in rural and developing areas with the view to ensuring that all citizens participate equally in the digital economy.

During the reporting period, Ethio Telecom extended 4G LTE services to an additional 133 towns, bringing the total number of 4G-enabled cities across the nation to 1,069.

To further enhance network quality and coverage, the company commissioned 278 new mobile stations, 130 of which were constructed in rural localities.

This infrastructure development has enabled 102 Woredas and 332 Kebeles to access new connectivity, reflecting the institution's commitment to linking the country’s hinterlands with modern technology.

Furthermore, extensive backbone fiber expansion work was undertaken to improve internet speed and quality.

These achievements reinforce Ethio Telecom’s leadership role in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey, it was noted.

The mobile money platform, Telebirr, has also demonstrated exceptional success in ensuring financial inclusion over the past six months.

The platform which has facilitated transactions valued at approximately 1.9 trillion Birr in the half-year, now serves 58.6 million subscribers.

Frehiwot further said that Telebirr played a vital role in the national economy by processing 16 million USD in international remittances, further cementing its position as a cornerstone of the country's financial ecosystem.