Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia P.L.C. is a telecommunications operator serving Ethiopia. The company is owned by Vodacom and operates as a subsidiary of the Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom. It was previously known as Global Partnership for Ethiopia BV. Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia received an Ethiopian license on 9 July 2021, with a fee of US$850 million. That fee was described as the largest single foreign direct investment into Ethiopia. The company began rolling out telephony services from 2022. Its official website is safaricom.et, and Ethiopia is the country listed for its operations. Readers looking for an Ethiopian mobile operator can use the company site for information about its services and presence in the country.
Who it is for
It suits people seeking information about a mobile telecommunications operator in Ethiopia. It may also interest readers reviewing Vodacom-owned or Safaricom-affiliated services in the country.
What is good
- Operates as a telecommunications provider in Ethiopia
- Owned by Vodacom
- Telephony rollout began from 2022
- Official Ethiopian website is provided
What to know first
- Country coverage listed only for Ethiopia
- License fee was US$850 million
Verdict
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia is a Vodacom-owned operator with telephony services in Ethiopia since 2022. Its website is the listed destination for current company information.
