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Mobile in Ethiopia
Mobile in Ethiopia
Ethiopia uses GSM network, operated by Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation (ETC) and 3G as the western countries. Currently there are decent coverage around big cities such as Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Adama, Bahir Dar, Awasa, Harar, Dese, Gonder, Mekele, and Nekemete. It is expanding into small cities.
For all travelers, having a mobile phone is a must. It is cheap and easily available.
There are only few stores rent SIM cards: you can rent SIM card and phone inside Addis Ababa Sheraton hotel but is it very expensive. Your best option is to a rent SIM card and mobile phone from a local store. You can also buy a SIM card from many local stores (try anywhere that sells phones). You will have to show two forms of ID and give the seller a copy of your passport ID page, 2 passport style pictures, and 85 birr (as of 6/6/2010). You'll have to sign an agreement that you will not commit any crimes with your phone. All local stores will have calling cards you can purchase to call the US.
Roaming charges are very steep. For a short visit, your best option for mobile access is to rent a SIM card with a phone .
While roaming arrangements are said to be in place in practice you may find it impossible to get a connection that works reliably, or at all.
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