# TeleStream (Ethio Telecom)

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**teleStream** is an internet-based video streaming service launched by [Ethio Telecom](/source/Ethio_Telecom), Ethiopia's state-owned telecommunications operator, on 20 February 2026.[1] The platform delivers live television and video-on-demand content over the company's fiber, 4G, and 5G infrastructure, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional satellite television services.[2]

## History

Ethio Telecom first announced plans to enter the streaming market in 2022 as part of its "LEAD" strategy, issuing requests for proposals for video streaming platform development.[3] The service was officially launched on 20 February 2026 at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa, alongside a "Zero-Touch Digital System" for fixed broadband service delivery.[4]

The launch formed part of Ethio Telecom's "Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028" strategy, which aims to accelerate digital inclusion and position the company as a provider of advanced digital solutions beyond basic telecommunications connectivity.[5]

## Features and content

At launch, teleStream offered access to over 60 live television channels and more than 350 video-on-demand titles.[6] The platform emphasizes locally relevant content aligned with Ethiopian culture, values, and ethics, alongside international programming.[7]

The service includes parental control features and requires no satellite dish installation, operating instead through fixed broadband Wi-Fi connections.[8] Content is hosted on Ethio Telecom's local telecloud infrastructure, which the company states reduces latency and ensures service stability regardless of weather conditions.[9]

## Technology and access

Users can access teleStream through fixed broadband connections or via SIM-enabled set-top boxes (STBs) that convert non-smart televisions into smart devices.[10] The set-top box was initially priced at approximately 1,600 Ethiopian birr.[11]

Subscription options include a one-off payment of 7,950 birr (discounted 33% from the regular price) or a 12-month installment plan requiring an initial payment of 1,590 birr followed by monthly payments.[12] The service is bundled with fixed broadband packages and can be activated through the [Telebirr](/source/Telebirr) SuperApp, Ethio Telecom's mobile money and digital service platform.[13]

## Strategic objectives

Ethio Telecom designed teleStream to reduce Ethiopia's dependence on foreign satellite services, which require foreign currency expenditure for leasing.[14] By hosting broadcasts on local infrastructure, the platform aims to eliminate forex losses associated with satellite leases while supporting national digital sovereignty.[15]

The platform targets multiple sectors beyond residential entertainment. Educational institutions can utilize teleStream for remote learning and digital libraries, while healthcare facilities can distribute awareness information.[16] Hotels and guest houses represent a key business segment, as the service allows these establishments to provide entertainment to guests without maintaining multiple satellite dishes.[17]

## Infrastructure requirements

The service relies on Ethio Telecom's fiber network, which had reached 14,413 kilometers of metro fiber deployment by early 2026, with the capacity to serve 1.2 million customers.[18] The company has migrated over 79,000 customers from legacy copper networks to fiber as part of its ongoing copper switch-off initiative.

## See also

- [Digital Ethiopia 2030](/source/Digital_Ethiopia_2030)
- [Mass media in Ethiopia](/source/Mass_media_in_Ethiopia)

## References

1. ["February 20, 2026 – Ethio telecom"](https://www.ethiotelecom.et/2026/02/20/). *www.ethiotelecom.et*. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom takes on satellite TV with video streaming service"](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/19807-ethio-telecom-takes-on-satellite-tv-with-video-streaming-service.html). *developingtelecoms.com*. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom To Venture Into Streaming Service"](https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/26804/). *www.thereporterethiopia.com*. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom Launches teleStream Digital Entertainment Service to Advance Digital Ethiopia Strategy"](https://www.ebc.et/english/Home/NewsDetails?NewsId=4313). *www.ebc.et*. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio telecom Enters Streaming Market"](https://cioafrica.co/ethio-telecom-enters-streaming-market-with-fiber-based-telestream-platform/). *cioafrica.co*. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio telecom Launches teleStream to Transform Ethiopia's Digital Entertainment"](https://www.thefastmode.com/services-and-innovations/47223-ethio-telecom-launches-telestream-to-transform-ethiopia-s-digital-entertainment). *www.thefastmode.com*. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio telecom Launches teleStream and Zero-Touch Broadband Under Digital 2028 Strategy"](https://techafricanews.com/2026/02/23/ethio-telecom-launches-telestream-and-zero-touch-broadband-under-digital-2028-strategy/). *techafricanews.com*. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio telecom Accelerates Digital Transformation with teleStream and Zero-Touch Broadband"](https://www.telecomreviewafrica.com/articles/telecom-operators/28332-ethio-telecom-accelerates-digital-transformation-with-telestream-and-zero-touch-broadband/). *www.telecomreviewafrica.com*. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio telecom Launches teleStream, Unveils Zero-Touch Fiber Broadband System"](https://www.stockmarket.et/ethio-telecom-launches-telestream-unveils-zero-touch-fiber-broadband-system/). *www.stockmarket.et*. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom launches 'teleStream'"](https://www.samenacouncil.org/samena_daily_news?news=109701). *www.samenacouncil.org*. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom Enters Streaming Business With teleStream"](https://shega.co/news/ethio-telecom-enters-streaming-business-with-telestream). *shega.co*. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["teleStream"](https://www.ethiotelecom.et/telestream/). *www.ethiotelecom.et*. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio telecom Rolls Out teleStream as National Digital Content Platform Under 'Next Horizon Digital and Beyond 2028' Roadmap"](https://www.fanamc.com/english/ethio-telecom-rolls-out-telestream-as-national-digital-content-platform-under-next-horizon-digital-and-beyond-2028-roadmap/). *www.fanamc.com*. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio telecom Unveils teleStream, Pioneering New Era for Digital Entertainment"](https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_8355676). *www.ena.et*. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom launches telestream video service"](https://www.telecompaper.com/news/ethio-telecom-launches-telestream-video-service--1563029). *www.telecompaper.com*. 22 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["teleStream Debuts as Ethio Telecom Drives Ethiopia's Digital Transformation"](https://pulseofafrica.info/innovation/173?lang=en). *pulseofafrica.info*. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom Launches TeleStream: Brings The Future Of Entertainment To Ethiopian Households"](https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/49524/). *www.thereporterethiopia.com*. 2 March 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

1. ["Ethio Telecom Launches 'Telestream'; Shifts Into Digital Media Distribution"](https://techlabari.com/ethio-telecom-launches-telestream-shifts-into-digital-media-distribution/). *techlabari.com*. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.

## External links

- [Ethio Telecom corporate website](https://www.ethiotelecom.et)

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