Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), finalized agreements on Tuesday for the second phase of 5G licenses with three mobile network operators: Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt.
The signing ceremony was held at the NTRA headquarters in Smart Village. Agreements were signed by NTRA Executive President Mohamed Shamroukh, along with the CEOs of major telecom companies: Yasser Shaker from Orange Egypt, Mohamed Abdallah from Vodafone Egypt, and Hazem Metwali from e& Egypt.
During a press conference, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat stated that the agreements are designed to enhance 5G services, significantly improve the quality of communication, and expand the network’s capacity for optimal performance.
Talaat highlighted that these agreements are integral to the government’s strategy aimed at delivering advanced technological services to citizens. He emphasized the importance of key sectors such as smart cities, logistics, healthcare, and agriculture, which significantly depend on IoT technologies bolstered by 5G connectivity.
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat said, “The agreements are a crucial step in our efforts to deliver advanced technological services to our citizens. We believe this partnership will be crucial to the success of the 5G rollout in Egypt.”
The minister highlighted that the agreement underscores the significance of collaboration among the four companies in Egypt’s telecommunications industry. This partnership aims to enhance service development for the benefit of Egyptian citizens and to bolster the information technology sector’s contribution to economic growth.
The 5G network, or fifth generation of wireless mobile networks, builds on the advancements of the previous four generations, which primarily aimed to enhance mobile phone data capabilities. 5G aims to extend this trend by expanding its applications beyond just mobile broadband access.
