IT-Telecom News
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Paymob Closes Series A with $18.5m
Paymob was founded in 2015 by Islam Shawki, Alain El Hajj and Mostafa El-Menessy with a vision to revolutionize payments in Middle East and Africa.
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CABLEXX 2021 Kicks Off 5 April in Cairo
CABLEXX is the most exclusive event dedicated to deploying advanced infrastructure to accelerate digital transformation.
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Egypt Most Advanced In Fixed Broadband Subs
TE invested 12.7 billion Egyptian pounds ($ 790.3 million) in 2019 as a new shift in fixed broadband offerings to improve internet services.
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Egypt launches SMEs Business Bot to support sector amid pandemic
The planning ministry is expected to play a vital role through feeding the platform with various available initiatives.
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Vodafone ends talks to sell Egypt stake to Saudi STC
STC cited coronavirus-driven logistical challenges to seek extension twice to the initial agreement, first in April and then in July.
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Egypt’s non-profit ICT entity Eitesal expects $1.5mln business volume in 2020
Recent period saw the organization put in place strategic cooperation with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency.
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Egypt’s service e-bills grow by 223% since 2019
10 phases of the electronic payment and collecting system have been carried out starting May 2019.
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TE considers Vodafone Egypt acquisition as banks willing to finance deal
The TE's move follows the recent hiccup in the Saudi Telecom Company's attempted acquisition of Vodafone International Group's 55% stake in Vodafone.
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TE, Vodafone submit financial offers for new frequencies
Orange and Etisalat have refrained from the bidding process.
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Samsung smartphones are number 1 in Egypt
The Korean giant came on top of all smartphone brands sale in Egypt with almost a quarter of the market share in Q2 of 2020.
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Vodafone Egypt franchises some stores, but keeps main branches
Vodafone Egypt has begun transferring the management of a number of its stores to its agents.
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Project: Data Center System
Kalioubiya: Supply & erection of (a) data center systems, computers & printers, (b) rehabilitation of defected parts at the ventilation basins
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Project: Implementing fiber optic networks under 8 contracts
Cairo, Giza, etc.: Implementing the fiber optic networks projects of FTTX type (traditional & air blown fiber method) under 8 location contracts
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Project: Supply, erection, commissioning of information networks
Egypt: Supply, erection, commissioning & guarantee of information networks, communication instruments & related operating requisites
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Egypt increases stamp duty on mobile users starting July
Unlike prepaid customers, the tax will be paid by monthly billing customers once a year.
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Egypt setting up e-commerce platforms targeting Africa
The aim is to boost trade exchange with countries that have trade agreements with Egypt, especially in Africa.
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Saudi Telecom Extends Vodafone Egypt Stake Purchase for Second Time
STC needs another two months to complete the purchase of Vodafone Group's 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt.
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Egypt imposes new fee on imported mobile phones
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulations Authority (NTRA) has imposed an extra charge on all imported mobile phones, starting from Wednesday.
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Confusion prevails regarding new electronic tax
Playstations can be taxed up to 60% while selfie sticks and cameras are subject to 20% tax; all this is in addition to a 14% VAT.
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Egypt named one of the top service locations globally
Software development (62%), customer service (29%), and IT helpdesk (24%) are the major service types delivered in Egypt.