#Egypt economy
Egyptians are facing higher internet costs as prices for monthly packages and mobile recharge cards have increased twice in 2024. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) cited rising inflation and network infrastructure upgrades as the reasons behind the price hikes. Mohamed Ibrahim, Head of Community Engagement at the NTRA, noted that this was the first significant price increase since 2017, despite growing internet consumption among Egypt’s 100 million users. The new rates have drawn mixed reactions, with many expressing concern…
