Telecommunication News
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NTRA launches initiatives for persons with disabilities
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which falls on 3 December, NTRA announced several initiatives.
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China, Egypt send jointly made MisrSat-2 satellite into orbit
The MisrSat-2 was assembled inside Egypt with Chinese support, making it the first Egyptian-made satellite.
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Ever greener network towers: a new step forward in Egypt
Egypt is setting itself apart by deploying the continent’s first green tower compatible with the wireless network.
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Egypt's Nilesat receives ISO certificate for quality management
France-based certification company Bureau Veritas awarded Egyptian Satellite Company (Nilesat) the ISO 9001:2015 certificate for quality management.
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Telecom Egypt : selects Raya Information Technology to implement the second phase of the Regional Data Hub to meet growi
Under this collaboration, Raya IT's experience team will provide a range of services for the new RDH phase.
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Egyptian Space Agency to launch EgyptSat 2 in December
The satellite was built using a grant of $92 million overseen by the China National Space Administration, and will be launched from China.
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Telecom Egypt and ICANN activate second ICANN managed root server
Installing the IMRS in Cairo will help enhance internet speed and flexibility across the country, and Africa as a whole.
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Hisham Mahran, Chief Business Officer at Orange Egypt Discusses Long-Term Strategy and Future Investment
On the sidelines of ICT, Hisham Mahran, Chief Business Officer at Orange Egypt shares a lot of insights on the company’s future investments.
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Egyptian govt taps Jan De Nul for Egypt-Europe undersea export cable
Jan De Nul will carry out a financial and technical study with the ultimate intention of participating in the development of the project.
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The 27th edition of Cairo ICT kicks off at Egypt International Exhibition Center
The 27th edition of Cairo ICT, the International Technology Exhibition and Conference for the Middle East and Africa commenced in grand style.
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Vodacom profit hit by Ethiopia losses but Egypt lifts revenue
Vodacom bought a 55% stake in the Egyptian arm of Vodafone for about $2.3 billion in 2021, the largest deal in the telecoms history.
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Egyptian network providers share willingness to expand services to Gaza
Telecom providers Vodafone Egypt, Etisalat Misr, and Orange Egypt express readiness to extend services to Gaza following a mass blackout. Restoration efforts underway.
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Etisalat and Egypt’s Second Largest Bank Back SuperPay FinTech
Banque Misr, one of Egypt’s largest banks and a leader in electronic payment solutions, has partnered with Etisalat Misr to introduce SuperPay.
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ITIDA concludes 12th edition of its annual employment fair in ICT
The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) in Egypt recently concluded its 12th annual virtual employment fair with participation from 49 IT companies, offering over 1100 job opportunities.
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Egypt to Issue 5G Network Licenses in December
The Egyptian government announces plans to distribute licenses for 5G mobile networks in December. Costs could reach $500 million, with extended acquisition dates offering companies flexibility in securing finance.
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Telecom Egypt, Hungary’s 4iG to establish fiber-optic cable between Egypt, Albania
The deal will also assist 4iG in accessing the infrastructure market to transfer data between Europe, Asia, and Eastern Africa.
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Tender: Fiber optic internet for the New Administrative Capital
Cairo: Operation and maintenance of the fiber optic internet in the New Administrative Capital for 3 years.
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Telecom Egypt Collaborates with Hungary's 4iG Group for Submarine Cable Establishment
Telecom Egypt and Hungary's 4iG Group sign an MOU for a submarine communications cable between Egypt and Albania, aiming to enhance connectivity and facilitate future expansions in Eastern Europe.
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Egypt invests $300 bln in developing submarine cables system
Egypt invests more than $300 billion in developing the network of internet submarine cables, said Minister of Communications.
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Telecom Egypt to connect the Red Sea with Medusa system
Telecom Egypt signed an agreement with the Medusa Submarine Cable System to extend the Mediterranean network to the Red Sea by the end of 2025.