· TechAfrica News · Akim Benamara
Ethio Telecom Reports Record Revenue Growth, Tops 90 Million Customers
Summary of the TechAfrica News report
Ethio Telecom reports revenue of ETB 215.82 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year, up 33.2%, and 90.12 million customers. Its mobile money service telebirr has 60.6 million customers and 440,100 merchants. Fixed broadband passes 1 million subscriptions. 4G reaches 1,200 towns and 5G is in 33 cities. Nearly 32 million people registered for the digital ID through the company.
Key points
- Ethio Telecom reported revenue of ETB 215.82 billion for 2025/26, up 33.2% from the year before.
- telebirr has 60.6 million customers, more than 410,700 agents and 440,100 merchants.
- Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 1 million, up 18% in a year.
- 5G service is in 33 cities with 340 sites, and 4G reaches 1,200 towns.
Real.et analysis
TechAfrica News reports that Ethio Telecom earned ETB 215.82 billion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, 33.2% more than the year before. The company has 90.12 million customers. Mobile data users reached 51.53 million. Fixed broadband reached 1 million subscriptions, up 18%. The mobile money service telebirr has 60.6 million customers, more than 410,700 agents and 440,100 merchants. The report lists 2.61 billion telebirr transactions worth ETB 4.19 trillion. 4G now reaches 1,200 towns. 5G is in 33 cities with 340 sites.
What this means for residents
Mobile money is now a normal way to pay in Addis Ababa. The report counts 440,100 merchants on telebirr. If you pay rent or a deposit by mobile money, keep the transaction message and ask for a written receipt as well. Our guide to renting an apartment in Addis Ababa explains what a rent record needs.
The report also says telebirr gave ETB 19.51 billion in digital loans without collateral. These are small, short loans. Check the fee and the due date before you take one.
What this means for home internet
Fixed broadband passed 1 million subscriptions. Data and internet now bring 31.1% of the company's revenue, more than voice. If you work from home, ask before you rent whether the building has a fibre connection. Ask a neighbour about the real speed in the evening. 5G is present in 33 cities, but 340 sites is a small number, so coverage inside a city is not complete.
What this means for newcomers
Nearly 32 million people registered for the National Digital ID through the company. Banks and offices may ask for the ID number. If you move to the city, ask early how to register. Our Living in Addis section covers other parts of daily life.
Background
Ethio Telecom is state-owned. Its shares began to trade on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange on May 26, 2026. The report says the price rose from ETB 300 to ETB 852.