Ethiopia scouts for third telecoms operator
Industry regulator has begun process to identify and licence new services provider.
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Ethiopia confirms January 2022 date for second telco licence
Industry regulator details plans, and bid applications are scheduled to close in December 2021.
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Ethiopia officially opens up bidding for second licence
Government allows mobile wallet to be incorporated.
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Consortium awarded Ethiopia’s new telecoms licence
Consortium will invest US$8.5-billion into their network over the next ten years, according to Bloomberg report.
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Ethiopia postpones telco licence bid submission
Country’s industry regulator announces new deadline of 26 April 2021.
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Ethiopia: new operators to be unveiled in a matter of days
Industry regulator reserves frequencies, sets coverage targets for market entrants.
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Ethiopia confirms entry of two new telecommunications operators
Government expects to raise US$1-billion in revenue from the two 15-year licences.
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Ethiopia gets ball rolling on new telecommunications licenses
Industry regulator confirms consultation with stakeholders over newly drafted directives.
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Vodacom, Safaricom plan joint bid to enter Ethiopia
Kenya telco needs US$2-bn to launch into the East African country, according to MD Michael Joseph.