Educational information only — not legal advice. Verify all details with official sources. Laws and conditions change frequently.
Phone & Internet
- ▸Ethio Telecom is the main (and until recently sole) carrier — Safaricom Ethiopia is a new entrant.
- ▸SIM cards from Ethio Telecom are available at their shops.
- ▸Prepaid data plans start around ETB 100–300/month.
- ▸4G is available in Addis Ababa and major cities — rural areas have more limited service.
- ▸Internet has been subject to government shutdowns during periods of civil unrest — plan for connectivity disruptions.
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