Safaricom Ethiopia launches mobile telecom network, services

STORY: Safaricom Ethiopia launches mobile telecom network, services DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Safaricom Ethiopia launching its mobile telecommunications network and services in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANWAR SOUSSA, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom Ethiopia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER NDEGWA, CEO of Safaricom PLC 4. various of ceremony STORYLINE: Ethiopia's first private telecom firm, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Private Limited Company (PLC), on Thursday launched its mobile telecommunications network and services in Ethiopia. Safaricom Ethiopia switched on its network and services in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia on Thursday following network pilots in 10 cities across the East African country. Following the launch in the capital, Safaricom Ethiopia's 2G, 3G and 4G mobile services are available in 11 cities, including the capital and the country's second-largest city Dire Dawa. Anwar Soussa,