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    WIFI outside Addis now

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    na0mic2
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    WIFI outside Addis now
    16 Jan 2018, 13:15

    I’ll be traveling to rural Ethiopia for two weeks for work. I heard that the WiFi and 3G service have been disrupted outside Addis. Does anyone know if a mobile hotspot would work for internet if I bring one with me?

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    1. Re: WIFI outside Addis now
    16 Jan 2018, 14:50

    Currently The mobile Data Connection is not working outside Addis but the WIFI does work everywhere in the country...

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    2. Re: WIFI outside Addis now
    16 Jan 2018, 15:16

    You cant use phone as a hotspot..unless you register it at airport.

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    Meb213
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    3. Re: WIFI outside Addis now
    19 Jan 2018, 20:42

    It work fine all over Ethiopia

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    4. Re: WIFI outside Addis now
    21 Jan 2018, 13:04

    I'm in Mekele right now. There is no mobile internet. But the hotel WiFi mostly works.

    My phone is registered and I could access mobile internet OK in Addis Ababa.

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    Matthew894
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    5. Re: WIFI outside Addis now
    25 Jan 2018, 07:26

    Do I have to register my phone if I just want to use the WiFi spots with my phone?

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    6. Re: WIFI outside Addis now
    25 Jan 2018, 07:33

    No need to register your phone if you want it only for WIFI and don’t want to use Sim Card...

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