Telecommunication News
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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.
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Huawei announces $430 mln 5-year investment plan for North Africa
The Chinese company Huawei Technologies announced its $430 million five-year investment plan, named “Intelligent Future,”.
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Behind the Success: Decoding Mobinil’s Community-Focused Marketing
Mobinil's 2012 community-focused ad, Dayman Ma’a Ba’ad (Always Together), revolutionized Egyptian TV marketing. These themes of community and unity have continued through its rebranding as Orange in 2016.
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Minister of Telecommunications, members of American Chamber of Commerce talk investment
During the meeting, Dr. Amr Talaat stressed the state’s keenness to create a supportive and attractive environment for foreign investment.
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Ministry of Finance considers selling more stake in Telecom Egypt
Egypt sold a 10 percent stake in the company via the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), reducing the finance ministry’s stake to 70 percent.
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ICT minister visits US to discuss ways of attracting foreign investment
The meetings aim to strengthen Egypt-US collaboration, transfer field-related knowledge, and discuss investment opportunities in the Egyptian ICT.