Connecting Ethiopia.
Regulatory guidance for Telecom Operators and VAS Providers.
Connect. Comply.
Scale.
Ethiopia's telecommunications sector is liberalizing. New entrants, VAS providers, and tech companies navigating the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) framework need specialist regulatory counsel.
Content & SMS Providers
Securing licenses for SMS aggregators, content providers, mobile money agents, and OTT platforms. We handle ECA applications, spectrum allocation, and ongoing compliance management.
Learn more →Import Compliance
Licensing for Internet Service Providers and type-approval for telecommunications equipment imports. We manage ECA certification timelines and customs duty exemptions.
Learn more →Privacy & Storage
Structuring data storage and processing architectures to comply with Ethiopia's data localization requirements — critical for cloud providers, banks, and fintech platforms.
Learn more →ECA Specialist
From spectrum allocation to consumer protection frameworks, we provide the regulatory intelligence that tech companies need to enter and scale in Ethiopia's rapidly evolving digital economy.
Telecom Services
1. VAS Licensing
Securing licenses for SMS aggregators, content providers, and mobile money agents. We handle the technical proposal and financial capability proofs.
2. Type Approval
Facilitating the import of telecom equipment by securing Type Approval certificates from the ECA, ensuring your hardware doesn't get stuck at customs.
3. Interconnection Agreements
Drafting and reviewing interconnection and infrastructure sharing agreements between operators and service providers.