The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has finalized the awarding of 5G mobile network licenses to Egypt’s four major telecom operators. The announcement was made on Monday by Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, during a press conference. The latest batch of licenses, valued at a total of USD 675 million, was granted to Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt, under the same terms as the earlier license awarded to Telecom Egypt (We) worth USD 150 million earlier this year. Transforming Egypt’s Digital Landscape Speaking at the NTRA headquarters in Smart Village during the signing ceremony, Minister Talaat highlighted the government’s commitment to leveraging technological advancements to improve the quality of life for all citizens. He emphasized that the introduction of 5G services would represent a substantial leap forward in Egypt’s digital infrastructure, with positive implications for sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and the development of smart cities. “The agreements are a crucial step in our efforts to deliver advanced technological services to our citizens,” Talaat stated. “We believe this partnership will be crucial to the success of the 5G rollout in Egypt, ensuring that…
5G to Launch in Egypt: $675 Million in Licenses Awarded to Vodafone, Orange, and e&
October 7, 2024
