Ethiopia Unveils teleSign Digital Signature Platform for Secure, Borderless Services

Ethio telecom,  in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Justice,  and the Federal Documents Authentication and Registration Service (DARS),  officially launched teleSign a transformative national digital signature platform designed to enable secure, borderless, and citizen-centric services.

As Ethiopia advances toward realizing the Digital Ethiopia 2030 vision, Ethio telecom continues to move beyond connectivity, deploying advanced digital technologies that modernize public services, strengthen institutional efficiency, and enhance the daily lives of citizens both at home and abroad.

The launch of teleSign marks a major milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey, introducing secure digital identity verification, legally recognized digital signatures, and fully digitized government workflows that reduce bureaucracy, increase accessibility, and promote national digital inclusion.

A Landmark Collaboration for National Digital Transformation

In a historic step forward, Ethio telecom, in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Digital MoFA), the Ministry of Justice, and the Documents Authentication and Registration Service (DARS), officially commissioned teleSign, a state-of-the-art digital solution that seamlessly interconnects government systems and transforms traditional service delivery into a fully digital experience.

This solution establishes a trusted national digital signature infrastructure, enabling citizens to securely access government services online without geographical limitations, strengthening Ethiopia’s transition toward a fully digital government ecosystem.

Through teleSign, Ethiopia is accelerating its journey toward:

• Citizen-centric digital governance
• Secure digital identity and authentication
• Integrated government service delivery
• Paperless, efficient, and transparent institutions
• Inclusive digital services for citizens and diaspora communities.

Transforming Citizen Experience — Anytime, Anywhere Services

teleSign introduces a new era of convenience, trust, and accessibility for citizens and the diaspora community by enabling seamless digital interactions with government institutions.

Key Benefits for Citizens

• Anytime, Anywhere Access
  Citizens and diaspora communities can securely submit requests from anywhere in the world, 24/7 — eliminating the need for physical travel and reducing processing times from weeks or days to just minutes.
• Secure Digital Identity Verification
  Using advanced AI-powered video-based identification and liveness detection, the platform ensures trusted remote authentication without requiring physical presence.
• Fully Digital Service Delivery
  From submission to authentication, the entire process is completed digitally, allowing citizens to receive legally authenticated documents instantly.
• Integrated Digital Payments
  With seamless telebirr integration, users can securely complete payments digitally, reducing travel costs, wait times, and administrative burdens.
• Borderless Services for the Diaspora
  Ethiopian citizens living abroad can now legally grant or revoke Power of Attorney (PoA), authenticate legal documents, and access embassy and consular services without visiting offices physically.

Modernizing Institutions — Driving Efficiency and Transparency

teleSign delivers transformative value for government institutions by digitizing workflows and enabling integrated, secure service delivery.

Key Benefits for Institutions (MoFA, Ministry of Justice, DARS)

• End-to-End Digitalization
  Reduces paperwork, eliminates manual processing, and enables paperless operations significantly improving productivity and service turnaround times.
• Inter-Governmental Interoperability
  Creates synchronized data exchange between key institutions ensuring faster approvals and harmonized workflows.
• Legally Recognized Digital Signatures
  Provides secure digital signatures supported by unique digital footprints ensuring document authenticity and preventing forgery.
• Enhanced Transparency & Accountability
  Comprehensive audit trails track every transaction, improving accountability and reducing inefficiencies associated with manual systems.
• Improved Service Reach and Capacity
  Enables institutions to serve more citizens without expanding physical infrastructure improving scalability and operational effectiveness.

Strategic Benefits for the Nation

• Advancing the Digital Ethiopia Transformation Journey
  teleSign strengthens Ethiopia’s transition toward a digitally enabled society, supporting the Digital Ethiopia 2030 roadmap by modernizing public services and enabling digital trust.
• Strengthening National Digital Sovereignty
  Citizen and institutional data are securely hosted on Ethio telecom’s local cloud infrastructure, ensuring national control and data protection.
• Integration with National Digital Identity (Fayda)
  Synchronization with National ID (Fayda) enables tamper-proof identity verification enhancing national security and trust in digital services.Global Legal
• Recognition and Trust
  Built in alignment with Ethiopian Proclamation 1072 and international standards comparable to global digital signature frameworks, ensuring international credibility.
• Enhanced National Cybersecurity
  Advanced encryption and secure authentication mechanisms safeguard citizen and institutional data against fraud and cyber threats.
• Catalyzing Economic and Social Development
  By simplifying access to legal and administrative services, teleSign reduces administrative barriers, promotes efficiency, and supports economic productivity.

Ethio telecom, Strengthening Ethiopia’s Digital Ecosystem

The launch of teleSign reflects Ethio telecom’s continued transformation into a Digital Service and Platform Provider, enabling secure digital ecosystems that support government institutions, businesses, and citizens.

As a trusted national technology partner, Ethio telecom remains committed to:

• Expanding citizen-centric digital services
• Supporting institutional digital transformation
• Enabling secure digital identity frameworks
• Building resilient national digital infrastructure
• Accelerating Ethiopia’s digital economy

This initiative reinforces Ethio telecom’s leadership in delivering secure, sovereign, and scalable digital platforms that serve as the foundation for Ethiopia’s digital future.

Accessing teleSign Services

Citizens can access teleSign services through:

• Mobile Application: teleSign App
• QR Link: https://onelink.to/telesign
• Website: https://telesign.et/

These platforms enable users to initiate secure digital signatures and access online document authentication services seamlessly.

In conclusion, the launch of teleSign represents a transformative milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey empowering citizens, modernizing institutions, and strengthening the nation’s digital infrastructure foundation.

This landmark initiative demonstrates Ethiopia’s readiness to embrace trusted digital governance, enhance citizen convenience, and enable secure, borderless access to essential services, while fostering a secure, inclusive, and digitally empowered society.

Ethio telecom remains steadfast in its commitment to accelerating innovation, expanding citizen-centric digital platforms, and enabling institutional transformation, thereby playing a pivotal role in advancing the realization of the Digital Ethiopia 2030 vision and beyond, and supporting Ethiopia’s journey toward a resilient and globally competitive digital economy.