Ethiopia: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Ethiopia's mobile market is served by two major operators: Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia. The country has commercially launched 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G services. However, confidence in the current deployment details is low, and verification of some specifications is ongoing.
A roaming eSIM in Ethiopia is likely to connect via LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz), or potentially via 5G band n78 (3.5 GHz) where available. Some local carriers issue eSIMs, though the extent of eSIM support across all operators should be verified before travel or relocation.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Ethio Telecom, Safaricom Ethiopia |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs (Ethio Telecom, Safaricom Ethiopia) |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Calling code | +251 |
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eSIM providers covering Ethiopia
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Ethiopia destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. Local-eSIM availability checked against carrier-official pages July 2026 (carrier source 1, carrier source 2, carrier source 3). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.