Ethio telecom has unveiled znexus, a revolutionary line of affordable, cloud-based smart devices designed to tackle one of Africa's most persistent challenges - the smartphone usage gap. The launch marks a major milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to expand digital access and empower citizens across Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
From Coverage Expansion to Digital InclusionHaving achieved a remarkable 71 4G population coverage and deployed 5G in 26 towns, Ethio telecom's previous strategies successfully addressed the issue of network coverage. The company's new focus under its "Next Horizon: Digital Beyond 2028 Strategy" targets the usage gap - the divide that prevents millions from using digital services due to the high cost of smartphones and limited digital literacy.
While infrastructure across Africa has improved dramatically, over 60 of mobile users in Sub-Saharan Africa remain offline. Most are not hindered by lack of network availability but by the unaffordability of devices and low digital awareness. Ethio telecom's znexus initiative directly addresses this challenge.
