Here’s when 5G technology will come to Egypt

The head of the Community Interaction Sector at the National Telecom Regulatory Authority, Mohamed Ibrahim, revealed the date of when 5G services will be launched in Egypt.

During a phone interview with “Yahdoth fi Masr” (Happening in Egypt) program, on MBC Masr, on Tuesday evening, Ibrahim said that the operation of 5G services in Egypt will initially begin within three months, and commercial operation will begin within six months.

He added that 5G services are a significant development in data transfer speed, roughly 10 times that of the previous 4G.

When will eSIMs be launched?

Regarding the date of launching the electronic SIM card (eSIM), Ibrahim said that the authority is currently working on technical and preparatory tests for the service.

The head of the Community Interaction Sector at the National Telecom Regulatory Authority stated that the eSIM will be launched in Egypt before the end of the year.

On Monday, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat witnessed the signing of the second batch of fifth-generation service licenses for mobile companies operating in Egypt.

What is 5G?

The fifth generation of cellular wireless technology, 5G, “offers faster upload and download speeds, more consistent connectivity, and greater capacity compared to previous networks,” Amazon explains.

“It is much faster and more reliable than current 4G networks, and has the potential to change the way we use the internet to access applications, social networks, and information.”

“5G can help support and expand a wide range of applications, such as cloud-connected traffic control, drone delivery, video calls, and console-quality gaming on the go. From global payments and emergency response to remote learning and mobile workforces, the benefits and applications of 5G are limitless,” it added.