Ethio-Telecom, formerly known as Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation (ETC), is the biggest telecommunications service provider in Ethiopia. Established in 1952, it has grown to become one of the largest telecom operators in Africa. Wholly owned by the Ethiopian government, Ethio-Telecom has played a pivotal role in connecting millions of Ethiopians through its extensive network infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including mobile voice and data, fixed-line telephony, internet services, and mobile financial services through its Telebirr platform.
Ethio-Telecom has been at the forefront of technological advancements in Ethiopia, rolling out 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE networks across the country. The company is also exploring the deployment of 5G technology, although widespread commercial availability is still in the pipeline. Ethio-Telecom supports VoLTE (Voice over LTE) for enhanced voice call quality and has introduced eSIM support for compatible devices. Operating on various frequency bands, including 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz, Ethio-Telecom ensures broad coverage and reliable service.
In recent years, Ethio-Telecom has launched several innovative products and services, such as Telebirr, a mobile money platform that has gained significant traction since its introduction. The company has also been investing in expanding its fiber-optic network to improve internet connectivity and support the growing demand for high-speed data services.
USSD Codes for Ethio-Telecom
USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) codes are essential for accessing various services provided by Ethio-Telecom. Below is a comprehensive list of USSD codes, including those for mobile financial services, along with their descriptions and Amharic translations.
General USSD Codes
| Service | Code | Description | Amharic Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Check | *804# | Check your remaining balance. | ቀሪ ሂሳብዎን ያረጋግጡ። |
| Airtime Recharge | 805Voucher# | Recharge your account using a voucher. | ቫውቸር በመጠቀም ሂሳብዎን ያሸክሙ። |
| Data Balance Check | *999# | Check your remaining data balance. | ቀሪ ዳታዎን ያረጋግጡ። |
| Data Package Purchase | 9991# | Purchase a data package. | ዳታ ፓኬጅ ይግዙ። |
| Voice Package Purchase | 9992# | Purchase a voice package. | ድምፅ ፓኬጅ ይግዙ። |
| SMS Package Purchase | 9993# | Purchase an SMS package. | ኤስኤምኤስ ፓኬጅ ይግዙ። |
| My Number | *806# | Display your phone number. | ስልክ ቁጥርዎን ያሳዩ። |
| Call Me Back Service | 807RecipientNumber# | Request a call back from the recipient. | ደውል እንዲደውልልዎ ያሳውቁ። |
| PIN Change | *04OldPINNewPINNewPIN# | Change your SIM card PIN. | የሲም ካርድ ፒን ይቀይሩ። |
| PUK Code Request | *05PUKNewPINNewPIN# | Unlock your SIM card using the PUK code. | የሲም ካርድዎን በፒዩኬ ኮድ ያንሎክ ያድርጉ። |
Mobile Financial Services (Telebirr)
| Service | Code | Description | Amharic Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telebirr Menu | *127# | Access the Telebirr mobile money menu. | ቴሌብር ሞባይል ገንዘብ ምናሌ ይድረሱ። |
| Check Balance | 1271# | Check your Telebirr account balance. | ቴሌብር ሂሳብ ቀሪ ሂሳብ ያረጋግጡ። |
| Send Money | 1272RecipientNumberAmount# | Send money to another Telebirr user. | ገንዘብ ለሌላ ቴሌብር ተጠቃሚ ይላኩ። |
| Withdraw Cash | 1273AgentNumberAmount# | Withdraw cash from a Telebirr agent. | ገንዘብ ከቴሌብር ኤጀንት ያውጡ። |
| Deposit Cash | 1274AgentNumberAmount# | Deposit cash to your Telebirr account. | ገንዘብ ወደ ቴሌብር ሂሳብዎ ያስገቡ። |
| Buy Airtime | 1275*Amount# | Buy airtime using your Telebirr account. | ቴሌብር ሂሳብዎን በመጠቀም ኤየርታይም ይግዙ። |
| Pay Bills | 1276BillNumberAmount# | Pay utility bills using Telebirr. | ቴሌብር በመጠቀም የፋብሪካ ክፍያዎችን ይክፈሉ። |
APN Settings for Mobile Internet
- APN: ethiotelecom.et
- Username: (leave blank)
- Password: (leave blank)
- MMSC: http://mmsc.ethiotelecom.et
- MMS Proxy: 10.71.170.5
- MMS Port: 8080
Customer Care
- Customer Care Number: 700 (Short Code)
- Customer Care Number: +251 11 156 7000 (Long Number)
Ethio-Telecom has established itself as a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s telecommunications sector, providing essential services to millions of users. With its extensive network coverage, innovative products like Telebirr, and ongoing investments in technology, Ethio-Telecom is well-positioned to continue leading the market. The comprehensive list of USSD codes provided above will help users easily navigate and access the various services offered by Ethio-Telecom, enhancing their overall experience.
