# EBS TV

> Discover & Watch Ethiopia's Rich Cultural Heritage on Android devices

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tulix.ebctvdroidtabapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tulix.ebctvdroidtabapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tulix.ebctvdroidtabapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tulix Systems, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 433,122
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (1,474 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-24
- **First published:** 2014-05-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 3.62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tulix.ebctvdroidtabapp)
- **Website:** [https://ebstv.tv](https://ebstv.tv/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://live.ebstv.tv/privacy.php](https://live.ebstv.tv/privacy.php)

## Description

EBS TV is a free-to-air Ethiopian broadcasting network available on Android devices, offering diverse programming that celebrates Ethiopia's cultural heritage. The main channel, EBS HD, features news, sports, entertainment, and economic content. EBS Cinema focuses exclusively on Ethiopian films, dramas, and sitcoms, while EBS Musika delivers a wide range of music including pop, rap, and classical.

Founded in 2008 in the USA to serve Ethiopians globally, EBS TV is committed to bridging cultural gaps and promoting Ethiopian and African values worldwide. Its mission is to be the leading entertainment and infotainment platform catering to the Ethiopian diaspora, providing quality content and serving as a vital tool for businesses targeting this community globally.

## Rankings

- #107,625 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

User reviews show a mix of strong positive sentiment and reliability with several recurring issues. Many users praise the app as good or the best and cite its social impact in Ethiopia. However, multiple reviews report problems: the app sometimes does not work or has connection errors, freezes on Android 12, and lag during live streams. A notable feature gap is the lack of an English language option. Overall, it appears usable for many, but stability and localization improvements are frequently requested.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception; many users describe the app as good or very good
- Often considered the best app or top pick in its category
- Perceived social impact: EBS helping people and prioritizing the community
- Generally functional and reliable for many users despite occasional issues

### Cons

- App not working or cannot connect / has 'problem with connection' or 'doesn't work at all' in multiple reviews
- App freezes on Android 12
- Lag during streaming / live streaming performance issues
- Occasional general instability / crashes and 'doesn't work' errors
- Missing English language option despite requests

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tulix.ebctvdroidtabapp)