Safaricom Ethiopia has signed a three-year pole lease agreement with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) to enable aerial fiber installation through the existing poles infrastructure in Addis Ababa and across the country. Aerial cabling is easier to repair and deploy across the country, Safaricom Ethiopia noted.

“We are planning a phased network approach and we are proud to be partnering with the EEU to achieve this. Through this win-win partnership, we are empowered with the right tools to continue building the network backed by solid infrastructure and exemplary support from the public sector,” said Anwar Soussa, CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia.

Safaricom Ethiopia stated they are prioritizing investments in infrastructure and strategic partnerships to ensure high-speed internet access is made available to all homes and businesses across the country to enable a digital Ethiopia.

Safaricom Ethiopia has also been negotiating with Ethio Telecom to strike a network sharing deal earlier this month.