Ethio Telecom review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Ethio Telecom is the incumbent home for most households in its home market, and its fibre to the premises lines suit anyone who wants a national network rather than a discount challenger. Entry prices sit well below the broadband median of €23.24, and connections run over fttp and 5G.
Key facts
- Best for
- Households in Ethiopia wanting national fibre or mobile broadband with low entry prices.
- Markets
- ET (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Ethiopia (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2010 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Technology
- Fttp, 5G
- Official website
- ethiotelecom.et
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry prices sit under the category, with a median of €9.30 against a broadband median of €23.24.
- Fibre to the premises and mobile broadband under the same roof, so a single provider can cover the home and a backup line.
- Upload speeds are strong for a national network, with a median of 1,000 Mbps against a category median of 1,000 Mbps.
- Setup fees are often waived, with a median of €0 and most plans at €0.
- A state-backed operator dating from 2010, with coverage across ET.
Cons
- A single market footprint, with coverage listed as ET only, so anyone living elsewhere needs another provider.
- Renewal pricing runs above entry pricing, with post contract prices at a median of €43 against €9.30.
- Setup fees climb above the waived median, reaching €27.65 at the top quartile and €131.54 at the highest.
- Ethio Telecom lists fttp and 5G, so a household that wants cable as a separate access technology would look to Astound instead.
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Who it suits
- Households in Ethiopia that want a national network operator rather than a regional challenger
- Families wanting fibre and mobile from the same provider
- Buyers who prioritise a low entry price over a low renewal price
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers wanting reach beyond a single market, since Ethio Telecom lists ET only and each of Abissnet, Astound and EarthLink is a separate provider to weigh
- People who want cable as an alternative to fibre, where Astound lists cable and fttp
- Households that need satellite reach, offered by EarthLink alongside fttp, 5G and satellite
Who runs it
Ethio Telecom is a state-backed national operator headquartered in Ethiopia, with services in Ethiopia. The company dates from 2010, and it sells fttp and 5G directly to households rather than reselling another provider's line. The headquarters and the founding date both sit at home, so its range is shaped by a single national market rather than several, which is why a household here can hold home and mobile connectivity on a single account instead of juggling separate suppliers.
How Ethio Telecom compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does broadband from Ethio Telecom cost to enter?+
Entry prices are modest, with a median of €9.30 and the lower quartile at €4.36. Against a broadband median of €23.24, that sits below the category. Setup fees are also often waived at a median of €0.
What is the price after an introductory period?+
Renewal pricing is where the cost rises. Post contract prices carry a median of €43 and reach €80, while the category median is €44. Households budgeting for the second year should treat that renewal figure as the real monthly cost.
How fast is the connection, and is upload speed strong?+
Typical top download speed runs to a median of 1,000 mbps, with the upper quartile at 2,500 mbps. Uploads are a genuine strength, with a median of 1,000 mbps, above the category median of 1,000 mbps, which suits remote working and large file uploads.
Where does Ethio Telecom offer service?+
Coverage is home market based, listed as ET, with headquarters in Ethiopia. Anyone living outside that market should look at a provider with listings elsewhere, and a single market focus is the main limit here when you compare it with operators selling into several countries.
Do I need to sign a contract, and is setup charged?+
Most broadband listings run on contract billing, and Ethio Telecom fits that pattern, with 78% the most common plan term and 29.5% also widely listed. Setup fees are commonly free at a median of €0, though charges reach €131.54 on some plans.
Can home broadband and mobile come from the same provider?+
Yes, and that is a practical strength. Ethio Telecom offers fttp and 5G, so fibre and mobile come from the same operator under the same account. Households that want a single bill and a single support contact manage fewer suppliers than with a fixed line only provider.
What connection types are on offer?+
Ethio Telecom lists fttp and 5G. Fibre to the premises is the main fixed option, and mobile broadband covers homes where a wired line has yet to be run. Households wanting cable as a further option can compare Astound, which lists cable and fttp.
Is Ethio Telecom a good fit for a new customer?+
It suits buyers who put a low entry price and a single supplier first. Entry costs sit at a median of €9.30, and the network is national rather than regional. Shoppers who put renewal price first should compare, since post contract pricing has a median of €43.
Is there an exit fee if I leave a contract early?+
Exit fees sit at a median of €0 across the listings, with a top quartile of €58.11 and a highest figure of €131.54. Check the fee attached to the plan you pick, since a waived median and a high top figure can sit in the same category.
Can I get a static IP address for a home server?+
Static addresses cover part of the listings, with 91.3% the larger share and 8.7% the remainder, so a fixed address is a question to raise rather than an assumption. If you run a home server or host things from home, confirm the position with Ethio Telecom before ordering.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethio_Telecom checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Markets, Technology
“Founded 29 November 2010”
Compiled from 1 source page, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Top download speed (Mbps), Upload speed (Mbps), Price from, Reference plan prices, Contract length, Setup fee.
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