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Roaming Service

Planning a business trip or vacation abroad?

Don’t worry about missing all those important calls. With our roaming service you can receive and make calls, send SMS and use internet service using your current local SIM on networks across 159 countries. Please check if a preferred network is available at your destination from the list below and enjoy a discounted roaming rate.
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International Prepaid Roaming
We always make sure you are stayed connected with your family, friends as well as business associates while you travel abroad. You can now take your prepaid mobile number with you; our 550 international network partners are there to help you.
Hawire Hiwot Roaming Package

Hawire Hiwot Roaming Package (for 30 Days)--10% OFF

Israel

500 MB

850 ETB

1 GB

1740 ETB

3 GB

5210 ETB

500 MB
15 min for Call to Ethiopia
15 min for Receiving call

1780 ETB

40 min for Call to Ethiopia
40 min for Receiving call

2240 ETB
Egypt

40 min for Call to Ethiopia
40 min for Receiving a call

2705 ETB

500 MB
15 min for Call to Ethiopia
15 min for Receiving call

2710 ETB

500 MB

1700 ETB

3 GB

10420 ETB

1 GB

3470 ETB
Greece

500 MB

670 ETB

1 GB

1400 ETB

3 GB

4200 ETB

15 min call to Ethiopia
15 min call receiving and
500MB

1950 ETB

40 min call to Ethiopia
40 min call receiving

3500 ETB

1. Network Compatibility
o The package works on 3G/4G/5G networks in destination countries.
2. Eligibility
o The package is available for both prepaid and postpaid customers.
3. Roaming Service Activation
o Customers must activate the roaming service before using the package.
o Postpaid customers need to visit the ET Service Center for roaming activation.
o Prepaid customers can request activation via SMS (8994) or through Social Media platforms (Facebook, X, Telegram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Instagram).
4. Out of Bundle Usage
o Any usage beyond the package limits will be charged based on the prevailing roaming rate.
5. Unused Package Resources
o Unused package resources are non-refundable and cannot be utilized locally.
o Nevertheless, unused packages can be transferred to another customer number if they remain unused.
6. Voice Package Validity
o The voice package is only valid for calling back to Ethiopia and receiving calls.
7. Purchase Options
o Hawire Hiwot pilgrims can purchase the Hawire Hiwot package on Ethio Gebeta, by dialing 127, through the telebirr SuperApp, the My Ethiotel app, and on CRM.
o The package is available for self-purchase and as a gift.

For Android:

Step1: go to “settings”

Step 2: Select “More Networks”

Step 3: Select “Mobile Networks”

Step 4: Select “Network Operators

Step 5: Select your preferred network.

Step 6: Turn on “Data Roaming”

For iPhone:

Step 1: Go to “Settings”

Step 2: Select “General”

Step 3: Select “Cellular”

Step 4: Turn on “Cellular Data” & “Data Roaming”

Step 5: Select “Carrier”

Step 6: Change “Automatic” to "Off"

For Windows:

Step 1: Go to “Settings”

Step 2: Select “Network & wireless”

Step 3: Select “Mobile & SIM”

Step 4: Select “Data roaming options”

Step 5: Select “Roam”

Where to get prepaid roaming?

No need to visit our service centers. Just make sure data roaming is turned on and have enough airtime or take voucher card with you.

  • Visit the nearest Ethio telecom shop to register for the service before your travel.
  • You would be expected to bring your passport/national ID, an official requesting letter and ETB 10,000 deposit.
  • If you are a business customer (except key account), you also need to submit a signed and stamped roaming agreement form.

  • Upon arrival a list of available networks will automatically be displayed on your phone: from those do make sure to select the preferred/ discounted network before you start using. We also strongly advise customers to use data roaming only on preferred operators’ network to avoid unexpected service bill.
  • Set your data APN as et.com (not etc.com) for smooth data roaming.

  • The tariff is based on the destination operator tariff. Please check for the availability of preferred networks with discounted rate agreements below.

  • To call back home replace the first ‘0’ with ‘+251’ and put in the rest as you would when making a call here. i.e. ‘0911******’ would be ‘+251 911******’ and ‘0116******’ would be ‘+251 116******’ etc.

List of operators and countries with preferred tariff (May 2025)

Partner CountryPartner NameCalls with Visited Countries (ET Birr)Calls to Ethiopia (ET Birr) Calls to Other Countries (ET Birr)Receiving Calls/ Min (ET Birr)MOSMS Per event (ET Birr)GPRS Per MB (ET Birr)Call to Satellite Rate (ET Birr)Call to Premium/Special numbers (ET Birr)
AlbaniaVodafone Albania 28.26 67.81 71.58 35.04 13.19 1.70 753.48 Standared Rate
AlbaniaOne 50.86 67.81 71.58 53.88 18.84 9.42 849.55 Standared Rate
AlgeriaATM Mobilis 30.14 65.93 71.58 150.17 20.72 18.84 1,448.57 Standared Rate
AnguillaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 59.02 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
Antigua and BarbudaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 19.21 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
ArgentinaTelefónica Móviles Argentina S.A. 71.58 71.58 71.58 41.93 15.07 15.07 2,090.91 Standared Rate
AustraliaAustralia testra 26.37 41.44 71.58 12.12 15.07 3.77 1,962.06 Standared Rate
AustriaHutchison Drei Austria 30.14 65.93 65.93 30.48 28.26 5.65 1,009.66 Standared Rate
AustriaA1 Telekom Austria AG 47.09 94.19 94.19 39.89 28.26 18.84 1,054.68 Standared Rate
AustriaT-Mobile Austria GmbH 28.26 69.70 69.70 58.73 13.19 1.51 828.83 Standared Rate
AzerbaijanAzerfon 56.51 56.51 56.51 43.72 13.19 188.37 847.67 Standared Rate
AzerbaijanBakcell 56.51 56.51 56.51 43.72 13.19 188.37 847.67 Standared Rate
BahamasCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 54.94 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
BahrainBahrain Viva CTC 26.37 47.09 71.58 43.78 18.84 5.65 1,502.82 Standared Rate
BahrainZain Bahrain 30.14 71.58 113.02 47.17 28.26 18.84 1,495.09 Standared Rate
BahrainBahrain 30.14 71.58 113.02 47.17 28.26 1.88 906.06 Standared Rate
BarbadosCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 38.60 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
BelarusUnitary enterprise A1 47.09 94.19 94.19 67.47 28.26 18.84 2,520.39 Standared Rate
BelgiumMobistar Belgium 47.09 71.58 71.58 70.01 28.26 37.67 1,919.49 Standared Rate
BelgiumTelenet Group Belgium 37.67 67.81 67.81 66.24 20.72 1.88 1,919.49 Standared Rate
BeninMTN Benin 37.67 94.19 188.37 55.80 18.84 1.51 1,580.42 Standared Rate
BotswanaMascom 37.67 94.19 188.37 37.15 18.84 1.51 2,418.67 Standared Rate
BrazilTIM Brasil 37.67 65.93 75.35 1.88 28.26 18.84 1,214.99 Standared Rate
BrazilBrazil Vivo MG 71.58 71.58 71.58 28.63 15.07 15.07 1,214.99 Standared Rate
British Virgin IslandsCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 32.90 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
BulgariaA1 Bulgaria EAD 47.09 94.19 94.19 51.42 28.26 18.84 1,125.89 Standared Rate
CameroonMTN Cameroon 37.67 94.19 188.37 52.17 18.84 1.51 877.24 Standared Rate
CanadaBell Canada 18.84 41.44 56.51 2.54 11.30 1.13 1,582.31 Standared Rate
CanadaSasktel 18.84 41.44 56.51 2.54 11.30 1.13 1,422.19 Standared Rate
CanadaTelus 18.84 41.44 56.51 2.54 11.30 1.13 1,422.19 Standared Rate
CanadaCanada-Videotron 18.84 41.44 56.51 2.54 11.30 1.13 1,789.52 Standared Rate
Cayman IslandCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 37.00 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
ChadMillicom Chad 28.26 56.51 94.19 71.63 18.84 47.09 1,506.96 Standared Rate
ChadChad Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 71.58 18.84 8.48 1,427.84 Standared Rate
ChinaChina unicom 25.43 65.93 66.12 31.68 18.84 1.88 1,943.60 Standared Rate
ChinaChina Mobile 25.43 66.12 66.12 31.68 18.46 1.88 1,699.23 Standared Rate
ChinaTelecom 26.37 47.09 71.58 8.70 18.84 3.77 N/A Standared Rate
Congo BrazzavilleMTN Congo 37.67 94.19 188.37 69.53 18.84 1.51 1,516.38 Standared Rate
Congo BrazzavilleCongo Brazzaville Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 67.62 18.84 8.48 2,599.51 Standared Rate
Congo Democratic RepublicVodacom DRC 28.26 67.81 71.58 66.60 13.19 1.70 2,029.88 Standared Rate
Congo Democratic RepublicAfricel DRC 71.58 71.58 113.02 95.24 28.26 0.75 1,136.81 Standared Rate
Congo DRCCongo DRC Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 66.68 18.84 8.48 2,352.74 Standared Rate
Cote d IvoireMTN 37.67 94.19 188.37 55.03 18.84 1.51 1,273.38 Standared Rate
CroatiaCroatian Telecom Inc. 28.26 69.70 69.70 66.02 13.19 1.51 868.74 Standared Rate
CroatiaA1 Hrvatska d.o.o 47.09 94.19 94.19 47.18 28.26 18.84 677.57 Standared Rate
CyprusCyprus epic 30.14 71.58 71.58 55.08 28.26 18.84 3,071.75 Standared Rate
Czech RepublicT-Mobile Czech Republic a.s. 28.26 69.70 69.70 37.83 13.19 1.51 2,179.44 Standared Rate
Czech RepublicVodafone Czech 28.26 67.81 71.58 19.18 13.19 1.70 698.85 Standared Rate
DenmarkDenmark TDC 28.26 69.70 69.70 74.85 24.49 28.26 1,224.41 Standared Rate
DenmarkTelia Denmak 30.14 65.93 71.58 48.10 28.26 5.65 1,360.03 Standared Rate
DenmarkTelenor Denmark 26.37 47.09 58.39 72.58 15.07 5.65 186.49 Standared Rate
DenmarkHi3G Denmark 30.14 65.93 65.93 48.10 28.26 5.65 1,227.61 Standared Rate
DjiboutiDjibouti Telecom 52.74 150.70 474.69 124.32 52.74 56.51 1,403.36 Standared Rate
DominicaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 55.05 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
EgyptOrange Egypt 30.14 65.93 75.35 24.64 28.26 3.77 1,456.10 Standared Rate
EstoniaTelia Estonia 30.14 65.93 71.58 18.87 28.26 5.65 1,617.23 Standared Rate
FinlandTelenor Finland 26.37 47.09 58.39 79.10 15.07 5.65 1,390.17 Standared Rate
FinlandTelia Finland 30.14 65.93 71.58 54.61 28.26 5.65 991.92 Standared Rate
FinlandTelia Finland 26.37 47.09 58.39 79.10 15.07 5.65 1,273.38 Standared Rate
FranceFree Mobile France 75.35 75.35 75.35 22.24 24.49 18.84 2,429.20 Standared Rate
FranceOrange France 39.56 50.86 52.74 41.07 16.95 0.75 2,226.76 Standared Rate
FranceBouygues Telecom 28.26 69.70 69.70 50.49 13.19 1.51 1,227.61 Standared Rate
Gabon Gabon Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 60.09 18.84 8.48 1,224.41 Standared Rate
GambiaAfricel Gambia 71.58 71.58 113.02 94.57 28.26 0.75 1,495.97 Standared Rate
GermanGerman Emnify N/A N/A N/A N/A 28.26 18.84 N/A Standared Rate
GermanyTelekom Deutschland GmbH 28.26 69.70 69.70 66.02 13.19 1.51 1,098.20 Standared Rate
GermanyVodafone Germany 28.26 67.81 71.58 37.76 13.19 1.70 1,606.80 Standared Rate
GermanyE-Plus Germany,DEUE1 71.58 71.58 71.58 64.51 15.07 15.07 2,586.32 Standared Rate
GermanyTelefónica Germany GmbH & Co OHG,DEUO2 71.58 71.58 71.58 64.51 15.07 15.07 2,617.59 Standared Rate
GhanaOnetouch 28.26 67.81 71.58 31.61 13.19 1.70 664.95 Standared Rate
GhanaMTN Ghana 37.67 94.19 188.37 33.50 18.84 1.51 1,224.41 Standared Rate
GreeceCosmote Mobile Telecom Greece. 28.26 69.70 69.70 37.38 13.19 1.51 1,417.02 Standared Rate
GreeceVodafone Greece 28.26 67.81 71.58 18.17 13.19 1.70 973.70 Standared Rate
GrenadaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 45.03 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
GuineaMTN Guinea Republic 37.67 94.19 188.37 63.05 18.84 1.51 1,201.80 Standared Rate
Guinea BissauMTN Guinea Bissau 37.67 94.19 188.37 91.20 18.84 1.51 903.86 Standared Rate
Hong KongCSL Hong Kong 25.43 150.70 150.70 29.23 18.46 2.83 2,024.98 Standared Rate
Hong KongHKT Hong Kong 25.43 150.70 150.70 29.23 18.46 2.83 2,024.98 Standared Rate
Hong KongChina Mobile 25.43 66.12 66.12 29.23 18.46 1.88 1,781.98 Standared Rate
HungaryMagyar Telekom Telecom Hungary 28.26 69.70 69.70 35.16 13.19 1.51 1,113.38 Standared Rate
HungaryVodafone Hungary 28.26 67.81 71.58 13.87 13.19 1.70 964.28 Standared Rate
IcelandIceland Vodafone 28.26 41.44 71.58 27.89 18.84 5.65 1,289.58 Standared Rate
IndiaAirtel India 24.49 41.44 65.93 2.78 15.07 0.57 1,333.09 Standared Rate
IndiaJio India 24.49 56.51 65.93 5.61 15.07 1.51 N/A Standared Rate
IraqZain Iraq 30.14 71.58 113.02 59.38 28.26 18.84 3,833.14 Standared Rate
IrelandIreland Meteor 30.14 71.58 71.58 78.17 28.26 18.84 2,430.91 Standared Rate
IrelandThree Ireland (Hutchison) 30.14 65.93 65.93 49.54 28.26 5.65 2,040.42 Standared Rate
IrelandVodafone Ireland 28.26 67.81 71.58 49.54 13.19 1.70 539.78 Standared Rate
IsraelIsrael-Cellcom Israel Ltd. 25.43 41.44 71.58 37.95 20.72 1.88 3,353.74 Standared Rate
IsraelOrange Israel 28.26 47.09 94.19 37.86 18.84 5.65 2,855.20 Standared Rate
IsraelPelephone, Israel 28.26 37.67 71.58 37.95 3.77 0.94 1,695.33 Standared Rate
ItalyIliad Italia 75.35 75.35 75.35 33.07 24.49 18.84 2,371.96 Standared Rate
ItalyVodafone Italy 28.26 67.81 71.58 66.22 13.19 1.70 1,185.98 Standared Rate
ItalyTelecom Italia S.p.A. 28.26 69.70 69.70 61.32 13.19 1.51 1,018.89 Standared Rate
ItalyWind Tre S.p.A 30.14 65.93 65.93 33.07 28.26 5.65 1,222.52 Standared Rate
JamaicaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 54.76 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
JapanDocomo Japan 56.51 67.81 67.81 29.31 20.72 9.42 578.60 Standared Rate
JapanSoft Bank Japan 30.14 75.35 745.38 33.08 28.26 9.42 1,339.31 Standared Rate
JordanZain Jordan 30.14 71.58 113.02 53.72 28.26 18.84 2,376.66 Standared Rate
KazakhstanKcell 26.37 65.93 94.19 66.31 28.26 9.42 3,167.82 Standared Rate
KenyaSafariocm 18.84 41.44 141.28 24.57 9.42 9.42 847.67 Standared Rate
KenyaKenya Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 24.49 18.84 8.48 1,427.84 Standared Rate
LatviaBITE Latvia 28.26 69.70 69.70 88.37 13.19 1.51 1,077.29 Standared Rate
LatviaTelia Latvia 30.14 71.58 71.58 60.12 28.26 5.65 1,112.32 Standared Rate
LebanonTouch 170.80 227.36 342.72 24.82 47.09 141.28 2,047.02 Standared Rate
LesothoVodacom Lesotho 28.26 67.81 71.58 61.79 13.19 1.70 126.21 Standared Rate
LiberiaLonestar 37.67 94.19 188.37 57.51 18.84 1.51 1,305.40 Standared Rate
LiechtensteinTelecom Liechtenstein AG 47.09 94.19 94.19 33.63 28.26 18.84 2,042.12 Standared Rate
LithuaniaTelia Lithuania 30.14 65.93 71.58 77.33 28.26 5.65 1,738.47 Standared Rate
LithuaniaBITE Lithuania 28.26 69.70 69.70 105.58 13.19 1.51 1,910.60 Standared Rate
LuxembourgPOST Luxembourg 28.26 69.70 69.70 56.51 13.19 1.51 1,228.17 Standared Rate
LuxembourgVoxmobile Luxumburg 47.09 71.58 71.58 56.89 28.26 37.67 1,940.21 Standared Rate
MacedoniaA1 Makedonija DOOEL Skopje 47.09 94.19 94.19 103.60 28.26 18.84 1,658.41 Standared Rate
MadagascarTelma Madagascar 30.14 65.93 71.58 83.26 20.72 18.84 1,846.03 Standared Rate
MadagascarMadagascar Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 58.39 18.84 8.48 2,179.44 Standared Rate
Malawi Malawi Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 40.69 18.84 8.48 2,166.26 Standared Rate
MalaysiaDiGi Malaysia 26.37 47.09 58.39 184.60 15.07 5.65 2,637.18 Standared Rate
MaliOrange 30.14 65.93 71.58 960.69 18.84 1.88 914.35 Standared Rate
MaltaVodafone Malta 30.14 71.58 71.58 405.37 28.26 18.84 1,494.81 Standared Rate
MaltaVodafone Malta 28.26 67.81 71.58 376.74 13.19 1.70 1,523.91 Standared Rate
MauritiusCellplus 28.26 69.70 75.35 565.11 28.26 9.42 1,392.05 Standared Rate
MoldovaOrange Moldova 47.09 71.58 71.58 122.82 28.26 37.67 1,227.80 Standared Rate
MontserratCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 59.27 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
MoroccoIAM Morocco 24.49 94.19 113.02 99.25 28.26 9.42 2,066.42 Standared Rate
MoroccoMédi Télécom Morocco 18.84 94.19 113.02 74.38 28.26 9.42 1,024.73 Standared Rate
MozambiqueVodacom Mozambique 28.26 67.81 71.58 39.95 13.19 1.70 2,825.55 Standared Rate
NetherlandsKPN Telecom B.V 30.14 71.58 71.58 52.58 18.84 1.88 2,249.89 Standared Rate
NetherlandsVodafone Netherlands 28.26 67.81 71.58 33.74 13.19 1.70 1,124.95 Standared Rate
NetherlandsT-Mobile Netherlands B.V. 28.26 69.70 69.70 62.00 13.19 1.51 1,452.33 Standared Rate
NetherlandsT-Mobile Netherlands B.V. 28.26 69.70 69.70 62.00 13.19 1.51 1,465.52 Standared Rate
Netherlands AntillesCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 35.76 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
New ZealandVodafone New Zealand 28.26 67.81 71.58 12.89 13.19 1.70 2,186.41 Standared Rate
Niger Niger Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 45.59 18.84 8.48 1,066.17 Standared Rate
NigeriaGlo Nigeria 30.14 65.93 94.19 16.84 18.84 5.65 1,412.78 Standared Rate
NigeriaMTN Nigeria 37.67 94.19 188.37 18.73 18.84 1.51 1,632.60 Standared Rate
NigeriaNigeria Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 16.76 18.84 8.48 1,130.22 Standared Rate
NorwayTelenor Norway 26.37 47.09 58.39 25.85 15.07 5.65 907.94 Standared Rate
NorwayTelia Norway 30.14 65.93 71.58 1.36 28.26 5.65 666.83 Standared Rate
OmanOmantel Oman 37.67 56.51 659.30 48.09 28.26 18.84 2,642.23 Standared Rate
PanamaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 36.96 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
PanamaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 36.96 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
PolandPolkomtel 41.44 56.51 65.93 36.63 18.84 5.65 1,559.70 Standared Rate
PolandT-Mobile Polska S.A. 28.26 69.70 69.70 46.05 13.19 1.51 532.31 Standared Rate
PolandPTK Poland 47.09 71.58 71.58 46.43 28.26 37.67 350.37 Standared Rate
PolandP4 Poland 75.35 75.35 75.35 17.79 24.49 18.84 435.89 Standared Rate
PortugalVodafone Portugal 28.26 67.81 71.58 23.68 13.19 1.70 922.64 Standared Rate
Puerto RicoCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 20.80 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
QatarVodafone -Qatar 28.26 67.81 67.81 23.72 18.84 1.88 1,552.49 Standared Rate
RomaniaVodafone Romania 28.26 67.81 71.58 1.06 13.19 1.70 1,847.53 Standared Rate
RomaniaOrange Roamnia 47.09 71.58 71.58 29.13 28.26 37.67 1,855.24 Standared Rate
RussiaMegafone Russia 26.37 56.51 65.93 31.44 18.84 1.88 2,260.44 Standared Rate
RussiaMTS Russia 50.86 75.35 1,143.41 58.18 28.26 1.88 2,460.32 Standared Rate
RussiaVImpleLCom 26.37 75.35 75.35 50.27 18.84 1.88 1,366.85 Standared Rate
RussiaTel 2 30.14 56.51 65.93 56.30 28.26 9.42 1,883.70 Standared Rate
RwandaMTN Rwanda 37.67 94.19 188.37 44.29 18.84 1.51 1,431.80 Standared Rate
Rwanda Rwanda Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 42.38 18.84 8.48 1,431.61 Standared Rate
Saint Kitts and NevisCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 35.94 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
Saint LuciaCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 47.03 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 52.74 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
Saudi ArabiaSTC 20.72 26.37 1,004.01 19.03 7.53 1.32 2,009.15 Standared Rate
Saudi ArabiaZain Saudi Arabi 30.14 71.58 113.02 47.29 28.26 18.84 1,507.34 Standared Rate
SenegalSenegal Saga 26.37 67.81 188.37 55.50 18.84 5.65 2,446.93 Standared Rate
SerbiaA1 Srbija d.o.o. Beograd 47.09 94.19 94.19 61.35 28.26 18.84 1,023.60 Standared Rate
SeychellesCable & Wireless 30.14 71.58 71.58 123.63 28.26 94.19 1,279.03 Standared Rate
Sierra LeoneAfricel Sierra Leone 71.58 71.58 113.02 99.02 28.26 0.75 1,427.09 Standared Rate
singaporeStar Hub Mobile 37.67 75.35 94.19 37.43 28.26 18.84 2,514.74 Standared Rate
SlovakiaSlovak Telekom a.s. 28.26 69.70 69.70 46.41 13.19 1.51 1,333.09 Standared Rate
SlovakiaOrange Slovak 47.09 71.58 71.58 46.79 28.26 37.67 424.57 Standared Rate
SloveniaA1 Slovenija, d.d. 47.09 94.19 94.19 53.49 28.26 18.84 1,498.11 Standared Rate
Somali- Hormuud Somali- Hormuud 37.67 56.51 94.19 30.33 28.26 18.84 1,130.22 Standared Rate
SomaliaSomali Golis 28.26 41.44 94.19 30.32 15.07 N/A 2,863.22 Standared Rate
South AfricaTelecomAfrica 26.37 47.09 58.39 51.58 15.07 5.65 536.85 Standared Rate
South AfricaVodacom South Africa 28.26 67.81 71.58 27.09 13.19 1.70 2,049.65 Standared Rate
South AfricaMTN South Africa 37.67 94.19 188.37 28.98 18.84 1.51 1,844.75 Standared Rate
South KoreaKTF 24.49 47.09 75.35 70.64 18.84 1.93 1,235.71 Standared Rate
South KoreaLG Uplus 24.49 56.51 75.35 70.64 18.84 9.42 N/A Standared Rate
South KoreaSK S/Korea 24.49 41.44 67.81 80.06 13.19 1.88 1,506.96 Standared Rate
South SudanMTN South Sudan 37.67 94.19 188.37 22.81 18.84 1.51 5,525.46 Standared Rate
SpainVodafone Spain 28.26 67.81 71.58 4.06 13.19 1.70 1,474.56 Standared Rate
SpainOrange Spain 47.09 71.58 71.58 30.62 28.26 37.67 1,490.38 Standared Rate
SpainTelefónica Móviles España, S.A.,ESPTE 71.58 71.58 71.58 28.73 15.07 15.07 1,862.04 Standared Rate
Sri LankaDialog Sri Lanka 25.43 66.12 67.81 47.13 15.07 9.42 1,795.17 Standared Rate
Sri LankaHutchison Sri Lanka 30.14 65.93 65.93 24.15 28.26 5.65 1,883.70 Standared Rate
SudanSudatel 9.42 22.60 75.35 50.41 9.42 0.57 1,836.04 Standared Rate
SudanZain Sudan 30.14 71.58 113.02 53.42 28.26 18.84 1,883.70 Standared Rate
SudanMTN Sudan 37.67 94.19 188.37 27.05 18.84 1.51 1,356.26 Standared Rate
SwazilandMTN Eswatini 37.67 94.19 188.37 23.60 18.84 1.51 1,393.94 Standared Rate
SwedenTelenor Sweden 26.37 47.09 58.39 70.39 15.07 5.65 1,199.92 Standared Rate
SwedenTelia Sweden 30.14 65.93 71.58 45.90 28.26 5.65 860.23 Standared Rate
SwedenH3G Sweden 30.14 65.93 65.93 45.90 28.26 5.65 1,227.61 Standared Rate
SwitzerlandSunrise Communications AG, Switzerland 37.67 67.81 67.81 57.23 20.72 1.88 3,378.42 Standared Rate
SwitzerlandSwisscom Swiztherland 30.14 67.81 67.81 57.23 20.72 15.07 1,081.55 Standared Rate
SwitzerlandSwitzerland Salt CH 30.14 71.58 71.58 60.99 28.26 18.84 3,601.63 Standared Rate
TanzaniaVodacom Tanzania 28.26 67.81 71.58 67.75 13.19 1.70 1,977.89 Standared Rate
TanzaniaTanzania Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 33.91 18.84 8.48 2,260.44 Standared Rate
ThailandThailand 26.37 65.93 150.70 16.72 13.19 0.57 1,997.85 Standared Rate
ThailandDtac Thailand 26.37 47.09 58.39 33.68 15.07 5.65 1,273.38 Standared Rate
TunisiaOoredoo 30.14 56.51 69.70 120.58 18.84 5.65 4,705.48 Standared Rate
TurkeyTT mobile/Avea Turkey 22.60 52.74 56.51 46.16 20.72 0.57 3,891.72 Standared Rate
TurkeyTurckcell Turkey 33.91 37.67 47.09 50.87 18.84 0.75 3,891.35 Standared Rate
TurkeyVodafone Turkey 28.26 67.81 71.58 50.87 13.19 1.70 3,892.29 Standared Rate
Turks and Caicos IslandsCable & Wireless 26.37 65.93 103.60 53.71 18.84 28.26 1,384.52 Standared Rate
UgandaMTN Uganda 37.67 94.19 188.37 24.04 18.84 1.51 1,883.70 Standared Rate
Uganda Uganda Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 22.23 18.84 8.48 1,380.75 Standared Rate
United Arab EmiratesDU 18.84 37.67 56.51 1.82 15.07 0.94 2,025.73 Standared Rate
United Arab EmiratesEtisalat UAE 25.43 66.12 66.12 7.47 18.46 3.39 1,359.28 Standared Rate
United KingdomJersey Telecom(JT) 30.14 65.93 65.93 18.84 28.26 5.65 1,393.18 Standared Rate
United KingdomEE UK 22.60 54.63 56.51 26.37 20.72 5.65 3,040.29 Standared Rate
United KingdomTelefonica UK Limited, GBRCN 71.58 71.58 71.58 28.63 15.07 15.07 1,840.37 Standared Rate
United KingdomHutchison 3G UK 30.14 65.93 65.93 1.88 28.26 5.65 1,042.63 Standared Rate
United KingdomVodafone UK 28.26 67.81 71.58 2.45 13.19 1.70 1,829.81 Standared Rate
United State of AmericaUSA Verizon 18.84 37.67 56.51 44.20 13.19 1.41 1,130.22 Standared Rate
United State of AmericaUSA T-mobile 65.93 65.93 65.93 40.43 18.84 3.77 1,919.49 Standared Rate
United State of AmericaAT&T USA 25.43 56.51 67.81 59.27 15.07 2.83 1,318.59 Standared Rate
United State of AmericaUSA Viaero Wireless 30.14 67.81 71.58 58.89 18.84 9.42 1,488.12 Standared Rate
VietnamVittel 30.14 65.93 941.85 28.26 18.84 0.57 1,506.96 Standared Rate
VietnamVietna mobile 30.14 65.93 65.93 28.26 28.26 5.65 2,754.61 Standared Rate
ZambiaMTN Zambia 37.67 94.19 188.37 67.49 18.84 1.51 1,412.78 Standared Rate
ZambiaZambia Airtel 30.14 41.44 71.58 65.55 18.84 8.48 1,695.33 Standared Rate
ZimbabweTelecel Zimbabwe 28.26 69.70 113.02 105.64 24.49 18.84 894.76 Standared Rate

4G LTE Roaming

Our customers can access the 4G networks of our partners who have a roaming agreement with us and the customers of our roaming partners can now fully enjoy our 4G network while visiting Ethiopia.

Our 4G LTE Roaming Partners

CountryOperator Name
AfghanAfghan Wireless Communication Company
AfghanistanAfghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC)
AlbaniaVodafone
AlbaniaAMC
AlgeriaATM
AlgeriaOptimum Telecom
AlgeriaWataniya
AnguillaCable & Wireless
AntiguaCable & Wireless
ArmeniaTelecom Armenia
ArmeniaUcom CJSC
AustriaHutchison
AustriaA1 Telekom Austria AG (former: Mobilkom)
AzerbaijanBakcell
AzerbaijanAzerfon
BahrainVodafone (Zain)
BangladeshRobi (Warid)
BarbadosCable & Wireless
BegiumBase
Belarus  Unitary enterprise A1
BelgiumMobistar
BelgiumProximus
BelguimTelenet
BelguimMobistar
BeninMTN
Benin Moov Africa
Biritish Virgin IslandsCable & Wireless
BotswanaMascom
BrazilVivo
BulgariaGlobul
Burkina FasoOrange
CameroonMTN
CanadaBell
CanadaSasktel
CanadaTELUS
Canada VIDEOTRON
Cape Verde CVMovel
Cape Verde Unitel T+
CaymanCable & Wireless
ChadAirtel
ChadMillicom
ChadAirtel
ChinaChina Mobile
ChinaChinaunicom
CongoVodacom
CongoMTN Congo
CongoAirtel-Congo
CroatiaVipnet
CyprusCyprus Telecom
Czech republicVodafone
Czech RepublicO2
DenmarkTelia Sonera
DenmarkTDC
DenmarkTelenor
DjiboutiTelecom
DominicaCable & Wireless
Egypt Mobinil
Egypt Etilsalat
Egypt Vodafone
EspanaTelefonica
EstoniaTele2
EstoniaEMT
EstoniaElisa
FinlandTelia Sonera
FinlandElisa
FinlandDNA
FranceFree Mobile
FranceBouygues Telecom
FranceSFR
FranceOrange France
FranceTransatel
GabonTelecom
Gabon Airtel
Gambia Africel
GeorgiaMagticom
GermanyVodafone
GermanyE-Plus
GermanyTelefonica o2
GermanyEMnify
GermanyTelekom Deutschland
GermanyTelekom Deutschland GmbH
GhanaVodafone
GhanaMTN
GibraltarGibtelecom
GreeceVodafone
GreeceVodafone
GrenadaCable & Wireless
Guinea Bissau Orange
GuineeOrange
Hong KongCSL
Hong KongHKT
HungaryVodafone
HungaryTelenor
Hungary Westel (T-mobile)
IndiaAirtel
IndiaReliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
IraqKorek Telecom
IrelandO2
IrelandThree
irelandEIR
Isle of ManManx Telecom
IsraelPelephone
IsraelPartner
IsraelHot Mobile
Israel Cellcom
ItalyTelecom Italia Mobile
ItalyVodafone
ItalyWind
ItalyH3G Italy
ItalyIliad
Ivory CoastMTN Cote d'Ivoire S.A
JamaicaCable & Wireless
JapanNTT DoCoMo
JapanSoftBank
Japan SoftBank Corp
JerseyJT
JordanOrange
KenyaKencell
KenyaSafaricom
KuwaitWataniya
KuwaitZain
LativiaTele2
LativiaLMT
LebanonMIC 2 (Touch)
LesothoEconet Telecom
LiberiaLonestar
LibyaAl Madar
LiechtensteinSalt
Liechtenstein Telecom
LithuaniaTele2
LithuaniaTeliasonera
LuxembourgVoxmobile
LuxembourgPOST
LuxembourgTango
MacedoniaA1
MadagascarTelma
MalawiAirtel
MalaysiaCelcom
MaliIKATEL (Orange)
MaliMalitel
MaltaVodafone
MexicoAT&T Mexico
MexicoTelcel Mexico
MontserratCable & Wireless
MoroccoWana
MoroccoIAM
MozambiqueVodacom
NetherlandsVodafone
NetherlandsKPN Mobile
NetherlandsT-Mobile
New ZealndsVodafone
NigeriaV-mobile (Celtel)
NigeriaGlo Mobile
NigeriaMTN
NorwayNetwork
NorwayTelenor
NorwayCom4
OmanVodafone
OmanOman Mobile
Oman Ooredoo
PanamaDigicel
PolandEra
PortugalVodafone
Puerto ricoClaro
QatarVodafone
RDCOrange
RomaniaVodafone
RussiaMTS
RussiaTele2
RussiaMegaFon
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Telecom
Saudi ArabiaZain
SenegalSonatel
SenegalSaga
SerbiaA1
SeychellesAirtel (Telcom)
SeychellesCable & Wireless
Sierra LeoneAfricel
SirlankaHutchison
SlovakiaT-Mobile
SloveniaTelemach
SloveniaA1
South AfricaVodacom
South AfricaMTN
South KoreaSK Telecom
South SudanZain
SpainVodafone
Sri LankaDialog
Sri LankaMobitel
St. KittsCable &Wirless
St. LuciaCable &Wirless
St. VincentCable &Wirless
SudanMobitel
SudanSudatel
SudanMTN
SwazilandMTN
SwedenTele 2
SwedenTelia Sonera
SwedenTelenor
Sweden Com4
SwitzerlandSunrise
SwitzerlandSalt
SwizerlandSwisscom
TaiwanTstar Telecom
TaiwanFar Eas tone
TaiwanChunghwa Telecom
TanzaniaVodacom
TanzaniaAirtel (Zain)
ThailandDTAC
ThailandWireless
TogoCellulaire
TunisiaOrange
TunisiaTunisie Telecom
TurkeyAvea
TurkeyVodafone
TurkeyTurkcell
Turks & CaicosCable &Wireless
UgandaMTN
UkraineLifecell
United Arab Emirates DU
United Arab Emirates Etisalat
United KingdomHutchison
United KingdomTelef???›nica
United KingdomVodafone
United KingdomEE Limited
United StatesVerizon Wireless
United StatesCingular Wireless
United StatesAT & T MOBILITY
United StatesLimitless Mobile
UruguayAntel
USAViaero Wireless
ZambiaCell Z (ZAMTEL)
ZambiaAirtel
ZimbabweTelcel
ZimbabweEconet
Note:

We are working with other roaming partners to start 4G LTE Roaming services.

Tips
  • Tariff per MB (Inter Operator Tariff) for Prepaid, Postpaid and Hybrid Inbound &
    Outbound LTE 4G roaming service are similar to the 3G & GPRS roaming tariffs.
  • To get roaming services, please visit our sales shops before your departure.
  • Please get the list of preferred roaming service partners above.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

  • Before you travel, please got to the nearest ethio telecom sales outlet having your passport/national ID on hand. Or official requesting letter with signed and stamped roaming agreement form if the local SIM you use is owned by an enterprise customer. And birr 10,000 refundable deposit for all customers except Key Accounts.
  • On arrival, your phone will automatically display one of the local networks that have a roaming agreement with ethio telecom; otherwise, you can search the network manually. The steps you are going to follow are displayed here in this page.

  • To make a call to any country: simply dial with the appropriate preceding country code, area code, and subscriber’s number
  • To send SMS internationally: type your message and like in the above way.
  • To access GPRS service: apply similar steps you have done in home.

  • When you initiate a service (call or SMS), you will be charged based on the regulated inter operator tariff rates.
  • All your roaming bill will be reflected in your next bill period after usage.
  • When you receive a service (call or SMS), you will be charged for the international part of the call from Ethiopia to the country you are roaming in whereas the caller or the sender will be charged as per the relevant local & national tariff rate.

All customers are advised to choose an operator that has preferred deal with ethio telecom. Operators with whom we have preferred deal are listed with their respective country of operation in this web page.

OUTBOUND ROAMING PACKAGE
Our roaming packs designed for the top 13 destinations help you enjoy data and voice while roaming at an affordable price from our preferred roaming partners.

Weekly Monthly
Call   on visited country 10 Min 15 Min
call   to Ethiopia 25 Min 40 Min
Call   to Other country 10 Min 15 Min
Receiving   call 15 Min 30 Min
Eligible Country Weekly Price Monthly Price
 Canada 725 1160
 China 955 1530
 France 910 1455
 Germany 820 1305
 Italy 805 1275
 Kenya 785 1230
 Saudi Arabia 515 805
 South Africa 840 1350
 Thailand 835 1340
 Turkey 895 1450
 United Arab   Emirate 535 860
 United Kingdom 895 1450
 United State   of America 815 1310

Weekly Monthy
Call on Visted   country (in Minutes) 5 15
Call to   Ethiopia (in Minutes) 15 30
Call to other   Country (in Minutes) 5 10
Receiving Call   (in Minutes) 5 15
Data (In mb) 500 1024
Eligible Country Weekly Price Monthly Price
Canada 600 1265
China 780 1660
France 625 1360
Germany 590 1240
Italy 580 1220
Kenya 520 1090
Saudi Arabia 600 1250
South Africa 1710 3550
Thailand 795 1685
Turkey 585 1250
United Arab Emirate 910 1900
United Kingdom 585 1250
United State of America 790 1660

Weekly Monthy
Data (In GB) 1 2
Eligible Country Weekly Price Monthly price
Canada 430 860
China 575 1144
France 285 575
Germany 285 575
Italy 285 575
Kenya 215 430
Saudi Arabia 645 1290
South Africa 2575 5150
Thailand 715 1430
Turkey 215 430
United Arab Emirate 1290 2575
United Kingdom 215 430
United State of America 715 1430

  • How can I purchase the roaming packages?

üCustomer can purchase Roaming packages for self and others via USSD and at the Service center

  • Can I purchase a different package at a time?

üYes, you can purchase a new/additional package again before the existing one expires

  • Which country is eligible for the outbound roaming package?

üOB roaming package is applicable for 13 destinations only. i.e., Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirate, United Kingdom, and the United State of America

  • What are roaming packages?

üRoaming Packages allow you to enjoy discounted rates on outgoing calls, incoming calls, outgoing SMS, and Data in selected destinations and partner networks that have preferential deals with Ethio telecom