Addis Ababa, 17 October 2025 — Djibouti Telecom CEO Mohamed Assoweh Bouh and Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio Telecom, held a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa to strengthen collaboration between the two operators and align on shared priorities for the next phase of regional connectivity.
The discussion reaffirmed a common agenda focused on practical, near-term delivery:
- Enhancing IP Internet connectivity by 2026 to support rising traffic volumes and improve service quality for customers and enterprises.
- Optimising roaming tariffs to make cross-border communications more affordable and predictable for users.
- Co-developing digital and value-added services, enabling new use cases for government, enterprise, and consumer markets.
- Improving infrastructure security and regional interconnection, including an update on the Horizon Project.
In a fast-moving telecom environment, both teams underscored the importance of innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The meeting also recognised Ethio Telecom’s pivotal role in Ethiopia’s digital transformation, guided by its strategy “Next Horizon: Beyond 2028.”
A partnership with regional impact
Ethiopia’s growing digital economy relies on resilient international gateways and robust cross-border connectivity. Djibouti Telecom’s position at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia complements Ethio Telecom’s national footprint, creating a natural alignment around capacity, resilience, and service evolution. By focusing on IP performance, roaming affordability, and new digital services, the partners aim to deliver tangible benefits to end users while supporting economic growth.
Focus on resilience and customer experience
Recent industry events have highlighted the importance of route diversity, secure infrastructure, and close coordination between operators. Within that context, Djibouti Telecom and Ethio Telecom reiterated their shared commitment to network resilience, quality of service, and customer experience—from backbone performance and international transit to the introduction of value-added services.
Shared commitment
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen technical and commercial cooperation in line with national and regional priorities. Both organisations will continue to coordinate on projects that contribute to a more connected, innovative, and inclusive digital future for Ethiopia and the wider region.
About Djibouti Telecom
Djibouti Telecom operates a carrier-neutral international gateway at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with multiple subsea systems and secure cable landing facilities providing resilient global reach.
About Ethio Telecom
Ethio Telecom is Ethiopia’s national operator, delivering nationwide communications services and leading the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Together, Djibouti Telecom and Ethio Telecom remain focused on building a more connected, innovative, and inclusive digital future for the region.