The Ethiopian Electricity Service (EES) has announced the implementation of STS smart single-phase meters under the Unified Prepayment Project, aimed at simplifying electricity payments and energy sales for prepaid meter users.

According to EES, this project will address common complaints related to utility payments and enhance customer convenience by enabling users to purchase electricity anytime, anywhere using their mobile phones.

As part of the initiative, the EES plans to replace 500,000 prepaid meters with modern smart meters, allowing customers to recharge their electricity via token numbers, Tele Birr, and other digital payment options.

Currently, preparations are underway to replace 125,000 three-phase meters nationwide. In Addis Ababa, the replacement of 25,000 single-phase smart meters is already in progress.