Regulatory Updates for Ethiopia

Frequencies allowed in Ethiopia:

the 900 MHz frequency band is allowed in Ethiopia and is actively used by mobile network operators like Ethio Telecom for mobile services, including 2G and 3G networks; new operators entering the market are also allocated spectrum in the 900 MHz band.

Contact CSIA for more information on the frequency allocation in Ethiopia.

Type approval in Ethiopia:

The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) of Ethiopia plays a central role in the regulation and development of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in the country. It aims to ensure that Ethiopia adopts modern technologies and innovations in communications, boosting the national economy and improving the quality of life.

Type approval in Ethiopia requires acceptable CE or FCC test reports.
Lead time is approximately 8-10 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
Certificate is valid for 2 years.

CSIA can provide supporting services should your company not be able to meet country specific requirements such as a local representative, local certificate holder, translating documents into the native language, etc.

Contact one of our friendly associates today, they are happy to assist you!

CSIA also offers FCC Certifications, CE Certifications, ISED Canada.

Contact CSIA at (503) 482 9289 or quotes@csiassoc.com

Ethiopia is located in Africa.

The current population as of 2024 is 133,831,986.

Oromo is the most populous language by native speakers, Amharic is the most populous by number of total speakers.

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The Ethiopian Communications Authority has issued a new directive, setting out license fees for companies applying to become internet service providers (ISPs), with costs reaching up to five million birr. The directive, issued under Communication Service Decree No. 1148/2011, also mandates that licensed companies pay an annual service charge of 1% of their gross income.

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