Ethiopia Telecom announced the commercial launch of the 5th generation mobile services in Bahir Dar City and the surrounding.
The expansion of the new service has been achieved through the establishment of 5th-generation mobile service stations across various areas of the Northwest Region of Bahadar city, according to the company.
“Enterprise and individual customers in Bahir Dar, particularly in areas such as Kebele-4 Tele and Tana areas, Bahir Dar University (Poly), Ethiopian Electric Powerhead office and Dib Anbessa Hotel, Bahir Dar Main Market, Avanti, Jakaranda and Kuriftu Hotels, and Old bus station can now access the 5th Generation mobile network services,” the company stated.
“As a pioneering telecom operator in Africa, our company has significantly contributed to the overall progress of our country for over 130 years by widely introducing and providing access to the latest global technologies.
This has modernized the operations of various institutions and enterprises, streamlined business activities, and improved the day-to-day life of citizens, Ethio Telecom said.
“Ethio Telecom is committed to expanding telecom and digital infrastructures that meet the evolving needs of our customers, increasing customer satisfaction through improved service quality, and delivering the latest, reliable, and high-quality services,” CEO of the company Frehiwot Tamru stated.
“In line with our dedication to driving the country’s digital transformation agenda, our company has already successfully introduced cutting-edge 5G wireless network technology in the cities of Addis Ababa, Adama, Jigjiga, Dire Dawa, and Harar, as well as their neighboring areas,” Frehiwot noted, adding: “This achievement stands as a significant milestone accomplished by only a select few countries across the globe.”
The 5th generation technology is an advanced 5G wireless network that delivers speeds of up to 10 Gb per second (10 Gbs) and features ultra-low latency, reaching as low as 1 milliseconds.
Source: FBC
