As Egypt’s mobile operators thrive, state-owned Telecom Egypt is entering the market in an effort to boost state revenues. In a country with more mobile phone subscriptions than residents, Egypt’s only fixed-line operator is hoping to get in on the action with its new mobile service, WE.
But some established players say they fear the state-owned firm, which already ownsRead more
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) agreed to grant Vodafone Egypt the new fourth-generation (4G) internet services license in a 335 million dollars deal.
Under the deal, Vodafone Egypt will get a 42.5 megahertz of 4G spectrum.
The fourth generation of mobile technology (4G) succeeds 3G in providing higher speed internet access for mobile phones.
Also, Egypt's communications regulator agreedRead more
Mobile operator Orange Egypt has submitted a letter to Communications Minister Yasser el Qady to hold discussions on completing measures to get the 4G license, the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) said.
The letter was sent ahead of a NTRA board meeting on Wednesday, NTRA said.
According to the framework agreed during the meeting, the mobile company that fully paysRead more
Egypt's state-owned Telecom Egypt (TE) has signed a deal to buy a fourth-generation (4G) mobile license to be the country's first provider of the service, government-run Ahram online website reported Wednesday.
The contract was signed by Egypt's telecom regulator, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and TE on Wednesday in the presence of Egypt's Communications and Information Technology Minister YasserRead more