As part of Ethiopia’s digital transformation ambitions, Ethio Telecom is in advanced discussions with a Chinese firm to establish a cutting-edge hyperscale data center in the country. This strategic collaboration aims to bolster Ethiopia’s growing digital infrastructure, positioning the nation as a key player in Africa’s data management and cloud computing landscape. The data center will support an expanding digital economy, improving not only the nation’s connectivity but also providing high-capacity cloud services to various sectors, from education to healthcare.
This development is in line with Ethio Telecom’s three-year LEAD growth strategy, which emphasizes digital financial inclusion, new revenue streams, and delivering superior customer experiences. A significant focus of the plan is the expansion of telecom services through state-of-the-art infrastructure, including high-performance data centers and 5G network capabilities.
The proposed hyperscale data center will also provide critical infrastructure for Ethiopia’s enterprise customers, enabling them to leverage advanced digital solutions and cloud services, thereby driving greater efficiency and innovation in their operations. Ethio Telecom has long expressed a commitment to digitalizing its services and modernizing its internal processes, with an emphasis on cost-effective and sustainable growth. This partnership aligns with that mission, promising to improve not just connectivity but also digital service accessibility for millions of Ethiopians.
In recent years, the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, has seen a surge in data center developments, with multiple local and international firms setting up facilities. Ethio Telecom’s latest endeavor is poised to join this growing digital ecosystem, making the country a more competitive player on the continent when it comes to digital infrastructure. This collaboration is also a reflection of Ethiopia’s ongoing engagement with global tech giants, particularly Chinese firms, to build modern telecom and IT capabilities
