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Free
A simple way to discover EthioPlay with essential channels.
ETB0/ month
- Free-to-air channels
- Ad-supported viewing
- SD quality
- 1 screen
Simple plans. Local payments. No surprises.
Entertainment that fits your life—and your budget.
Start free, upgrade when you are ready, and pay with familiar Ethiopian payment methods. Cancel anytime.
Made for your phone
Mobile
Everyday entertainment and downloads for one mobile viewer.
ETB49/ month
- All live channels
- On-demand library
- HD 720p
- Offline downloads
- 1 screen
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Best value
Family
More screens, profiles and parental controls for the household.
ETB149/ month
- Live TV and on-demand
- 4K where available
- Family profiles
- Parental controls
- 4 screens
The complete experience
Premium
Our broadest entertainment package for bigger households.
ETB249/ month
- Everything in Family
- Premium sports and events
- Catch-up TV
- Priority support
- 6 screens
Secure local payments
Wallets, gateways, banks and cards
Made for every network
Data Saver options available
Profiles that fit
Personal and family viewing
Cancel anytime
No long-term commitment
Flexible access
Event passes
Eligible premium events can be offered with a defined viewing window. Current availability and access terms are confirmed before launch.
Plan details
Compare every feature
| Feature | Free ETB 0/mo | Mobile ETB 49/mo | Family ETB 149/mo | Premium ETB 249/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live channels | Basic | All | All | All + sports |
| On-demand library | Limited | |||
| Video quality | SD | HD 720p | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Simultaneous screens | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Offline downloads | ||||
| Premium sports and events | ||||
| Catch-up TV | Included | |||
| Family profiles |
Content, channels, video quality and event availability depend on rights, device capability and network conditions. Cloud recording is not advertised until the external platform integration is production-ready.
Local-first checkout
Pay the way that works for you.
A planned payment layer for Ethiopian wallets and gateways, with bank, card and regional options for eligible customers.
Protected checkout
Confirmation before every charge
Ethiopia
telebirr
Ethio Telecom mobile wallet
Local methods
Chapa
Local online payment gateway
Banks & wallets
SantimPay
Wallet, gateway and QR options
Where available
Paynow
Regional gateway option
Debit & credit
Cards
Eligible Visa and Mastercard
More coming
Banks & wallets
Approved local financial partners
Planned payment methods are shown for experience design. A provider appears at checkout only after contracting, regulatory review, technical certification and production activation. Availability may vary by country, currency and package.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You can stop renewal at any time and keep watching until the end of your current paid period.
Plan your EthioPlay experience
Tell us what you want to watch and which screens you need to support.
Contact EthioPlayCatalog availability varies by territory, active rights window and entitlement.