Ethio Telecom Signs Strategic Partnership


Ethio Telecom Signs Strategic Partnership

The giant telecom company signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Chinese company which includes the provision of foreign currency to import and develop new technologies. The agreement was signed between Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru, and Leo Cai, CEO of Shenzhen GreenTech RF Communication Limited and incorporates foreign currency provisions, enabling the import and co-developing of innovative technologies. Greentech is one of the ten largest companies in China and is a pioneer in developing communication and digital solutions. GreenTech is a prominent wireless communications and information network service provider based in China. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Shenzhen, the company specializes in the development, production, and marketing of wireless communication products based on RF (radio frequency) technology.  

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