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Safaricom Expands 4G Network to Nekemte, Boosting Western Ethiopia’s Connectivity

November 26, 2024
1 min read
Author: Aayushya Ranjan

Safaricom Ethiopia launches 4G in Nekemte, boosting connectivity, creating 250 jobs, introducing M-PESA, and supporting education with donations to local schools worth one million birr.

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC has officially launched its network and added Nekemte City to the 07 Family.

This expansion of the reliable, fast 4G Network to Nekemte marks a crucial step in rolling out the services to western Ethiopia and represents a new chapter to the mission of reaching all of Ethiopia.

With 32 advanced towers and a robust fiber backbone, Safaricom is proud to bring reliable, high-quality connectivity to Nekemte city and its surroundings, creating opportunities, including 250 jobs through five distributor shops, and empowering businesses and individuals with the introduction of M-PESA digital financial services.

Our commitment to the community is unwavering. As part of our launch, we donated 20 laptops, 4 Wi-Fi routers with six months of free internet worth one million birr to two high schools in Nekemte, supporting education and youth empowerment.

A heartfelt thanks to the East Wollega Zonal Administration, Nekemte City Administration, and all regional and national stakeholders for your support in making this milestone possible.

– Excerpt from Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC

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