Free VPN config files for Ethiopia 2026
Working HTTP Custom and Ha Tunnel Plus config files for Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia. Ethiopia's history of regional internet shutdowns makes Ha Tunnel Plus the strategically important app here — not just a speed-vs-stability tradeoff.
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Ethiopia now has two mobile networks following the end of Ethio Telecom's monopoly in 2022. Ethio Telecom still carries the majority of traffic. Safaricom Ethiopia is expanding rapidly in Addis Ababa.
Ethio Telecom free internet
Config files for Ethio Telecom
Ethio Telecom held a complete monopoly on Ethiopian mobile services until 2022, and still carries the vast majority of the country's mobile traffic. Its 4G network covers Addis Ababa and major regional cities. Because it operates as a government entity with limited private-sector competition, its network equipment changes less frequently than most African carriers — config files here can last notably long.
| Config file | App | Type | Variant | Status | Verified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethio Telecom Unlimited Config | HTTP Custom | .hc | Unlimited · 3–15 Mbps | Working | Apr 2026 | ↓ Download |
| Ethio Telecom Ha Tunnel Config | Ha Tunnel Plus | .hat | SSH tunnel · 2–6 Mbps stable | Working | Apr 2026 | ↓ Download |
💡 Internet shutdown history: Ethiopia has experienced regional internet cuts, particularly in Tigray, Amhara and Oromia. Ha Tunnel Plus is the recommended config during or after such periods as its SSH tunnel is significantly harder to block regionally than HTTP Custom.
Safaricom Ethiopia free internet
Config files for Safaricom Ethiopia
Safaricom Ethiopia launched in 2022 as the first private operator to break Ethio Telecom's monopoly. Its 4G network is still expanding but already covers Addis Ababa well. Safaricom Ethiopia's proxy environment is newer and less tested than Ethio Telecom's.
| Config file | App | Type | Variant | Status | Verified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom ET HTTP Custom Config | HTTP Custom | .hc | Unlimited · 4–18 Mbps | Working | Apr 2026 | ↓ Download |
| Safaricom ET Ha Tunnel Config | Ha Tunnel Plus | .hat | SSH tunnel · 2–7 Mbps stable | Working | Apr 2026 | ↓ Download |
Guide
How to get free internet
Ethiopia is unique among East African countries in having only recently ended a decades-long state telecom monopoly. Ethio Telecom operated as the sole provider until Safaricom Ethiopia launched in 2022 as the first private mobile operator. This history has practical implications for config file users: Ethio Telecom's government-managed infrastructure changes slowly, meaning HTTP Custom configs here often remain working for 3–6 weeks — significantly longer than on private carriers in Kenya or Uganda.
The more important context for Ethiopia is the country's history of regional internet shutdowns. Areas including Tigray, parts of Amhara and Oromia have experienced multi-week and in some cases multi-month internet access cuts. During these periods, HTTP Custom configs are typically the first to fail because HTTP proxy traffic is easier to block at the infrastructure level. Ha Tunnel Plus, which routes through port 443, is the more resilient tool during these events.
Safaricom Ethiopia — what to expect
Safaricom Ethiopia is newer to the market and its proxy port behaviour is still evolving. Early testing shows HTTP Custom configs work well in Addis Ababa, but the network's coverage outside the capital is still limited. As Safaricom ET expands its infrastructure over 2025–2026, more config variants will become available on this page.
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