Ethiopia’s top telecom and digital solutions provider, Ethio Telecom, has launched 5G services in the cities of Dessie and Kombolcha on Saturday, continuing its nationwide 5G development.
This accomplishment is a major step in the company’s goal to hasten Ethiopia’s digital transformation by guaranteeing fast connectivity and opening up fresh avenues for economic expansion and creativity.
Through the launch, the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to improving digital accessibility and empowering Ethiopia to fully utilise next-generation connectivity.
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With this introduction, service reliability and digital solutions are improved while meeting the increasing demands of individuals, organisations, and sectors for data and the internet.
Locations to access Ethio Telecom’s 5G network in Dessie and Kombolcha city
The Dessie City Administration Office, South Wollo Zone Administration Office, Dessie Ethio Telecom Office, Wollo University Main Campus, Lucy Hotel, and Dessie Museum locations can now access the network.
Concurrently in Kombolcha City, specifically in the vicinity of the Kombolcha City Administration Offices, Kombolcha Polytechnic College, and the Kombolcha Campus of Wollo University.
Through expanded smartphone access, the expansion bridges the digital divide by facilitating online education and training, which in turn encourages innovation and job development for businesses.
Transformation of industries through 5G technology
Among the important industries that 5G technology is transforming are healthcare, agriculture, education, manufacturing, transportation, mining, and entertainment.
Through operational modernisation, Ethiopia’s position in the global digital economy is strengthened and productivity is increased, as well as new revenue opportunities are generated.
Addis Ababa, Adama, Jigjiga, Dire Dawa, Harar, Bahir Dar, Hawassa, Wolaita Sodo, Hosaena, Arba Minch, Bishoftu, Jimma, Dessie, and Kombolcha are among the fourteen cities that the firm has extended 5G since establishing Ethiopia’s first 5G network in Addis Ababa in 2022.
Customers will require 5G-capable devices in order to use these services. The company encourage consumers to visit service centres to view the available 5G-capable devices and, if necessary, upgrade their SIM cards.
With this extension, thousands of customers will have access to ultra-fast mobile connectivity, facilitating seamless communication, quicker data rates, and digital transformation across industries.
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Benefits of Ethio Telecom’s 5G network to Dessie and Kombolcha residents
The launch will benefit residents and businesses in Dessie and Kombolcha cities by reducing network congestion and improving service reliability; improving digital solutions and financial services for businesses; facilitating online education, training, and information services; increasing innovation and job creation opportunities for startups; and bridging the digital divide through increased smartphone access and digital literacy.
In addition to its personal and commercial uses, 5G technology has revolutionary applications in smart agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing and mining, transportation and airports, entertainment, and cloud gaming, among other important industries.
The development of 5G connection is essential for promoting innovation, increasing efficiency, and modernising corporate processes.
Strengthening Ethiopia’s digital economy through 5G technology
Ethiopia’s position in the global digital economy will be strengthened by 5G, which will create new income opportunities, lower costs, and increase productivity.
Ethio telecom is dedicated to quickening the country’s digital transformation and providing next-generation connection to people, companies, and sectors. This is demonstrated by the continuous rollout of 5G throughout Ethiopia.
By means of 5G Mobile Unlimited Data, 5G to The Home (5G FWA), and various 5G mobile data packages, its esteemed clients in Dessie and Kombolcha can now enjoy lightning-fast 5G connectivity.
5G-capable phones and gadgets would be required for its esteemed clients to use these services. Ethio Telecom advises customers to upgrade their SIM cards and check out the 5G-capable gadgets that are available at its service centres.