Mobile operators in Egypt have been looking to increase data volumes to boost their revenue flows. Data usage is low by international standards, but attractive pricing packages and cheaper smartphones are seeing take-up of value-added services (VAS) such as internet applications increase. While there is 3G capacity for current internet usage, in the...
One of the country’s biggest magnets for foreign investment, Egypt’s ICT sector has weathered recent storms well, and is well positioned to enjoy long-term growth. Internet penetration has been growing steadily, thanks to increasing accessibility, rising demand and more diverse content. The development of broadband infrastructure, a long-term...
The telecoms sector is one of the most competitive and dynamic parts of the Egyptian economy. It has also proved one of the most resilient to the political turbulence and economic slowdown of the past three years – Egyptians have continued to make calls, and increasingly use their handsets to go online. The market is internationalised – the three...
With ICT both an economic enabler and an important sector in its own right, successive governments have made strong commitments to enhancing the country’s technical infrastructure. Expansion of the domestic broadband network is expected, while investors call for enhancements to international connectivity to strengthen Egypt’s position as an ICT...
The wealth of the Nile River and its fertile banks and delta, together with Egypt’s location at the confluence of Africa, Asia and Europe, have made the country a valuable prize for centuries, as well as a centre of trade and ideas.
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