Today, state-owned Ethiopian operator Ethio Telecom has announced that it has launched 5G services for the first time.
The pre-commercial launch took place in the capital, Addis Ababa, with the operator suggesting that the rollout would be extended to other regions of the country later this year.
“The 5G service is launched in selected places in Addis Ababa,” said Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru. “In the coming 12 months, we will have 150 5G sites in Addis Ababa and outside Addis Ababa.”
No specifics were given as to the network&rsquo…
