Telecom

eSim technology officially launched in Egyptian consumer market

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 12:46 GMT

The introduction of the eSIM represents a major step forward in Egypt’s digital transformation and efforts to enhance telecommunications services.

Telecom companies to begin eSim operations this week

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 - 12:41 GMT

The digital sim card software will be available for purchase at a price of around EGP 270 through four major mobile operators, explained a source from the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

Telecom Egypt acquires LE 18B 7-year loan to improve monetary inflows

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 - 03:55 GMT

The loan consortium is led by the Commercial International Bank (CIB) and Banque Misr, with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) serving as the mandated lead arranger.

NTRA approves 5G licenses to Vodafone, Orange, e& valued at $675M

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 03:36 GMT

All four of Egypt’s telecom operators have now received 5G licenses from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), announced Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, on Monday.

“Best in Test” report highlights Egypt’s top performing telecoms

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 - 02:40 GMT

In a recent report by Umlaut, part of global professional services company Accenture, Egypt’s top network providers were put to the test to see who would come out as the “Best in Test” in broadband and mobile network quality and services.

National telecom regulator reveals new telemarketing registry and alert service

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 12:15 GMT

In the coming few weeks, citizens will receive an “NTRA Alert” whenever they are contacted by a number from the database, or the identity of the commercial entity prior to the call

Telecom Egypt and Nokia to launch Egypt’s first 5G network before end of year

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 12:13 GMT

The partnership comes on the heels of Telecom Egypt securing a 15-year license in January to operate 5G services, underscoring its commitment to advancing Egypt's digital transformation agenda

Cyber incidents are tech, media, and telecom sector’s biggest business risk in 2024: Allianz

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 03:35 GMT

Leading the conversation globally were cyber incidents - defined as cybercrime, IT network and service disruptions, malware/ransomware, data breaches, fines, and penalties

Egyptian network providers share willingness to expand services to Gaza

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 - 12:40 GMT

Internet-access advocacy group NetBlocks.org, one of the first organizations to reveal that Gaza’s communications were cut, has shared that internet connectivity was gradually being restored on the strip on Sunday at around 6 AM Cairo Time

NTRA and telecoms collab to announce free minutes and messaging to Gaza

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 02:20 GMT

The initiative, which will last one week starting October 19, was launched in coordination with the Egyptian National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

Vodafone Egypt Takes another Step Closer Towards Sustainability with E-Tadweer

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 04:44 GMT

With several widespread environmental issues emerging today, the impact of corporate social responsibility is crucial to help in preserving the environment. With regards to sustainability, Vodafone Egypt is a key player and has a major role in creating a change with several environmental initiatives.

Telecom Egypt, Etisalat Misr ink 4 agreements

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 09:08 GMT

The agreements determine the legal and trade relations between the two companies.

1 million Egyptians to get free medical consultations via Altibbi

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 - 09:51 GMT

Egyptian citizens can now use Altibbi, the MENA region’s first and largest digital health platform

Telecom Egypt, Talaat Moustafa Group cooperate to activate smart cities application

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 - 10:11 GMT

Telecom Egypt and Talaat Moustafa Group has signed a contract to activate applications of smart cities and digital communities.

Telecom Egypt and Orange announce wholesale service deals

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 - 10:11 GMT

Telecom Egypt and Orange Egypt have announced the signing of a renewal of their international telecom services agreement.

Potential investment opportunity in maritime cables: Telecom Egypt

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 - 12:57 GMT

Telecom Egypt said there is a potential investment opportunity in maritime cables domain to maximize the company's revenues.

Telecom Egypt profits hit LE 3.547B in nine months

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 - 10:49 GMT

Telecom Egypt (ETEL) announced in a statement released on Tuesday.

Pre-paid cards increased due to floatation: Comm. Min.

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 - 01:20 GMT

Yasser Al-Qadi the price of pre-paid call cards increased as a result of the increase in maintenance and mobile network operator costs due to the last flotation.

High-speed 4G mobile internet to come into effect in Egypt this month

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 - 10:51 GMT

Egypt’s telecoms operators will begin offering high-speed 4G mobile broadband services in September

Jay-Z album boosts his Tidal streaming site

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 - 10:08 GMT

Jay-Z's upstart Tidal streaming service has enjoyed a surge of interest after the rap mogul released his latest album exclusively on the platform.

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