Safaricom will be available in Ethiopia starting next month after being awarded an operating license, becoming the first international operator given the chance to operate in the Horn of Africa. They will launch an Ethiopian network in the north-eastern city of Dire Dawa.
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia P.L.C., previously known as Global Partnership for Ethiopia BV, is an SPV awarded a licence to operate telecom services in Ethiopia at a license fee of US$850 million. This fee made it the single largest foreign direct investment into Ethiopia.
With safaricoms expansion it will create both revenue and job opportunities to many people.Communication rates [calls and data] will be lowered
With safaricoms expansion it will create both revenue and job opportunities to many people.Communication rates [calls and data] will be lowered
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