Ethiopia

Planning a trip to Ethiopia and wondering how to stay connected? This is your complete guide to buying a prepaid SIM card for Ethiopia in 2026, including where to buy one, prices, coverage and real network performance.

I recently traveled to Ethiopia and tested the mobile network extensively while exploring both cities and more remote areas. From Addis Ababa to off-the-beaten-path destinations like the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tiya, and even on long bus journeys from Adama to Dire Dawa and Jijiga, I used a local prepaid SIM card to see how well it actually performs.