ADDIS ABABA– Ethio-telecom has unveiled a significant initiative to modernize its network infrastructure by transitioning from outdated copper lines to cutting-edge fiber optics.
This strategic move aims to deliver substantial improvements in broadband internet and voice services, offering customers a more reliable, efficient, and high-speed experience.
The company’s CEO, Frehiwot Tamiru, emphasized the transformative benefits of this upgrade. By replacing copper lines, which have been in use for over a century, with fiber optics, Ethio-telecom seeks to address the limitations of the outdated technology and provide customers with faster speeds, reduced downtime, and enhanced service quality.
In the current fiscal year, the operator plans to upgrade the services of 10,000 customers, prioritizing areas undergoing corridor development in Addis Ababa and other states. The ultimate goal is to completely replace copper lines with fiber optics throughout the capital and expand this initiative to other cities across Ethiopia.
According to the CEO, the project is set to benefit a significant number of customers. In the first phase alone, 60,000 customers in Addis Ababa and 40,000 customers in state cities are expected to experience the advantages of the upgraded network.
Ethio-telecom’s copper switch-off initiative marks a significant step forward in modernizing Ethiopia’s telecommunications infrastructure. By investing in fiber optics, the company is positioning itself to provide world-class services to its customers and contribute to the country’s overall digital transformation, Frehiwot remarked.
BY HAILE DEMEKE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2024
