Egypt: the regulator imposes a fine of around $1 million on telecom operators for poor quality of service

Digital transformation is accelerating across Africa. In Egypt, the government wants to ensure that all inhabitants have access to quality telecom services in order to achieve its digital-based development ambition.  The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has imposed a fine of 24 million Egyptian pounds (989,751 USD) on the telecommunications operators. The regulator accuses them...

Egypt: NTRA invests $ 32.6 million in the Sinai region to improve the quality of telecom service

Since 2019, the Egyptian government has been stepping up investments to improve people’s access to telecom services. Capitalizing on the shortcomings observed during the Covid-19 crisis, an emphasis was placed on rural areas and roads. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt unveiled, Monday, December 6, an investment of 513 million Egyptian pounds ($ 32.6...

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