Mobile Phones News
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Egypt to suspend imports of phones with unpaid fees starting April 7
The NTRA urged users to promptly pay their mobile phone fees within the specified deadline.
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Egypt’s NTRA Sets Deadline for Imported Mobile Phone Customs Fees
NTRA emphasized that users must pay a customs duty of 37.5 percent on their imported phones by 7 April, 2025.
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Egypt cracks down on non-compliant mobiles starting February
This move is part of a broader effort to curb smuggling, protect users, and bolster Egypt's growing local electronics industry.
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Egypt’s Mobile Division announces increase in prices by 30 percent
Ramadan explained that if the decision was aimed at encouraging local mobile phone factories, there are other mechanisms that can be applied.
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7 key facts about Egypt’s new tax on imported mobile phones
The new tax policy reflects Egypt’s efforts to enhance governance, reduce smuggling, and protect consumers from counterfeit devices.
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How to register your imported phone in Egypt
The Egyptian Customs Authority has unveiled a new mobile application, dubbed Telephony (MY Phone), to facilitate the registration of imported phones.
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Egypt reduces mobile phone imports by 99.9% in H1
Egypt reduced its mobile phone import bill from $1.6 billion in 2021 to $1.65 million—a staggering 99.9 percent decrease—in the first half of 2024.
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Egypt ranks among the top three smartphone markets in Africa
Egypt’s local smartphone market has been expanding of late and is now seeing double-digit growth in 2024.
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Revolutionizing Phone Production in Egypt
Recent collaborations, such as Nokia’s partnership with SEICO in Assiut, underline the industry’s growth trajectory and commitment to innovation.
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Egypt has strong interest in growing mobile phone manufacturing industry
The government previously revealed it is looking to localize 40% of smartphone production and its total manufacturing input.
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iPhones Are Back in The Egyptian Market
Starting Thursday the First of August, Tradeline is introducing the iPhone 15, which has broken sales records globally.
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Egypt to set up a smartphone recycling centre of €100m
Egypt is looking to set up a €100 million smartphone refurbishment and recycling plant for the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
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Egyptian imports of mobile phones decline by $242K last January
CAPMAS monitored a decline in Egyptian imports of mobile devices for individuals to reach only 20 thousand dollars last January.
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Smartphone production is back on the table
The government has been working over the past several years to localize the country’s electronics manufacturing industry.
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17m Smartphones Imported Into African Markets –Report
A total of 17.9 million units of smartphones were shipped to the African markets in the third quarter of 2023 (Q3), a new report has disclosed.
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China's Xiaomi launches new smartphone in Egypt
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has unveiled its latest device, the 13T, in Egypt. The new device, which features a 50MP camera and updated imaging algorithm, was launched at a ceremony in Cairo.
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Samsung chief visits Middle East to explore new businesses
Samsung's executive chairman, Lee Jae-yong, explored new business opportunities in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel during the Chseok holiday. During his visits, he also inspected ongoing projects.
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Egypt launches first factory for wearable mobile accessories in Africa, Middle East
SCZONE inaugurated Silicon Valley for Electronic Industries (SVEi), the first factory for wearable mobile accessories in Egypt, ME, and Africa.
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Samsung-Egypt Aims to Increase Mobile Phone Production to 5 Million Devices Annually
The company's is keen to expand in the Egyptian market as it is one of the most important production and export hubs in the Middle East and the Africa
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Value of Egypt's imports of mobile phones rise to $564K last June
Egypt's imports of mobile phones declined significantly last May, then rose to $564K this June, reflecting a marginal increase, according to data.