Ethio Telecom Launches Znexus Devices to Bridge Digital Divide in Africa
Ethio Telecom is taking a significant step towards inclusive digital transformation by introducing its new Znexus line of smart devices. This initiative directly addresses the affordability barrier that prevents many, particularly in Africa, from accessing the benefits of a connected world. The Znexus devices, built on cloud technology, aim to provide a cost-effective and user-friendly experience, fostering digital inclusion and accelerating the country’s progress within the telecommunications sector.
Znexus: Cloud-Powered Affordability and Accessibility
The Znexus lineup, featuring the Znexus 127 Lite, Znexus 131 Lite, and Znexus 2028 Lite, leverages cloud-based technology to reduce the overall cost of ownership. By shifting processing power to Ethio Telecom’s TeleCloud and eliminating the need for extensive onboard storage with TeleStorage, the devices become significantly more affordable. These solutions are key to addressing the “smartphone usage gap” caused by expensive devices. These devices are equipped with essential applications, including Telebirr for mobile financial transactions, educational content, and popular social media platforms. This preloaded software ensures that first-time users can immediately leverage the functionality of a smartphone, further simplifying the onboarding process and promoting digital literacy. Ethio Telecom’s strategy also builds upon the impressive expansion of its 4G and 5G network, which has reached 71% population coverage and deployed 5G services in 26 towns, providing the necessary infrastructure to support these cloud-based solutions and realize the goals laid out in its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 strategy.
In conclusion, Ethio Telecom’s Znexus launch marks a pivotal moment in the drive for digital inclusion in Ethiopia and the wider African continent. By focusing on affordable, cloud-powered devices, the company is demonstrating its commitment to connecting more people and enabling them to participate in the digital economy. This initiative has the potential to transform lives and unlock new opportunities for economic growth and social development.
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