Telecommunication News
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Sawiris assumes CEO role of OTMT
In light of changes, the Board of Directors discussed the structure of the Board and approved the appointment of Naguib Sawiris as CEO.
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2014 sees significant investment, acquisitions in mobile phone sector
Investments injected into the telecommunications and IT sector will be directed toward mobile applications during the coming phase.
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Samsung Egypt to launch SONO School
Samsung Electronics Egypt signs protocol to launch SONO School in Egypt's First Ultrasound Fetal Care Unit in Ain Shams University Hospital.
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Egypt urged to release more mobile spectrum to aid economy
Egypt needs to develop its mobile broadband opportunities if it is to benefit from associated economic gains.
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Interruption of landline services due to cables changes: TE
Outrage from residents due to interruption of landline services over several months.
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Vodafone Egypt seeks inking loan worth EGP4bn with 7 banks
Vodafone Egypt is seeking to sign loan worth EGP4 billion with 7 banks in banking sector before the end of the current year.
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Egypt's Raya approves seizing HSBC stake in Fawry
HSBC bank stake in Fawry reached 280 thousand shares with EGP18.62 per share and with EGP5.213 million total value of the deal.
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Egypt's Mobile users hit 100 million
In a recent TV-interview, Egypt’s CIT Minister stated that Egypt needs EGP45 million to establish high-speed internet infrastructure.
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Egypt begins close monitoring of online communication with new technology
A sister company of a US-based cyber-security firm will begins using a new system that allows greater penetration of social networking sites.
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Egypt approves unified landline and mobile telecoms licence
The licence was due to be activated on 30 June but the date passed without implementation.
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Cairo ICT to host IFICTA Conference
Minister Atef Helmy stated that Cairo ICT 2014 will host the IFICTA Conference to open up new investment horizons for Egyptian companies.
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Official: Samsung plans to invest US$35 million in Egyptian market
Samsung's new move comes as part of the second phase of its expansion plan in the Egyptian market, added Fahmy.
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Egypt’s ITIDA, global IDC agree to increase IT investments
ITIDA will launch a special program aiming at helping local IT companies in Egypt to create cooperation opportunities in the African markets.
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Samsung and Ministry of Youth sign agreement
Minister of Youth and Sports and President of Samsung Electronics Egypt sign protocol of agreement to upgrade and develop IT labs in youth centers.
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IFC, ITIDA Help Improve ICT Skills in Egypt
IFC will help the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) set up a foundation for talent development.
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Opinion: The Fear of Technological Development in Egypt
It would be nice to believe that the constraints of Egypt’s technologies is only a matter of some deficiencies in the system.
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Tecno Mobile boosts engagement rate by 6900% in one month
The “smartphone for everyone” increased its engagement rate by over 6900% and its fan base by 96.9% in July 2014.
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Lenovo enters Egypt smartphone market with compelling, diverse portfolio
Lenovo launched its smartphones for the first time in Egypt with a range of products carefully designed to fit every style, personality and budget.
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Microsoft unveils $25 phone to be sold in Egypt
The newly released device is targeted at first-time mobile phone buyers and people seeking a reliable back-up phone.
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Egypt's Global Telecom loss balloons in second quarter
Foreign exchange losses of $109 million and a bad business performance in the Central African Republic and Burundi hit Global Telecom.