OPEN// PM witnesses official launch of 5G mobile services in Egypt
The event took place in Giza's Pyramids area, in the presence of Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat, the governor of Giza, former ICT ministers, and a great host of senior officials from relevant state bodies and mobile network operators (MNOs), including Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, e& Egypt, and Telecom Egypt.
This step, which is part of the state's efforts to improve the ICT sector and enhance its digital infrastructure, has crowned the efforts exerted by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in cooperation with ICT companies operating in Egypt.
Earlier in October 2024, Egypt awarded its final round of 5G licenses to telecom operators, including a $675 million deal for Vodafone, Orange, and e& Egypt, following a similar agreement with Telecom Egypt earlier that year. The term of the agreement also includes the renewal of licenses for previous generations for 15 years.
The introduction of 5G is expected to enhance high-speed connectivity, support the development of smart cities, and enable advancements in sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure.
It will support distance education, digital healthcare, e-gaming, smart banking, as well as augmented reality (AR) and AI applications, which improve citizens' digital life, create new opportunities for digital innovation and entrepreneurship, and pave the way for building a strong digital economy in Egypt. (MENA)
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