Egypt mobile operators invest $2.7 bln in 5G rollout

Speaking at the 5G Technology Forum in Cairo on Monday, Talaat said the telecoms sector had significantly developed over the past decade and called 5G “a qualitative leap” in how people work, live and connect.

The event was organized by public policy firm Moharram & Partners and attended by ambassadors and representatives from the US, European Union (EU), Japan and major tech firms.

Talaat noted Egypt’s spectrum strategy was developed in line with international standards, citing the country’s hosting of the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019.

Massad Boulos, senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs to US President Donald Trump, said the forum showed growing cooperation with Egypt and called for increased investment across Africa.

"Such conferences and companies represent a fundamental pillar for expanding cooperation with our Egyptian partners, as well as our partners in the EU, Sweden, Japan, and Finland," he added.