Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA). commander Telecom companies are set to introduce cheaper internet and mobile phone packages on Wednesday, May 6, in a move aimed at expanding digital access, even as they simultaneously agree to selective price increases of between 9 percent and 15 percent on other services.
Under the new Guidancefixed ISPs must offer a starter package at EGP 150 (about US$2.80) per month, down from the current market minimum of EGP 210 (about US$3.90). On the mobile side, a new data package worth 5 Egyptian pounds (about 0.09 US dollars) will be launched, replacing the cheapest option available, which currently costs about 13 Egyptian pounds (about 0.24 US dollars).
Also, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Announce All government and educational websites will remain available for free on both fixed and mobile networks, even after users exhaust their monthly data allotments, a measure designed to ensure public services remain accessible to everyone regardless of subscriber usage or income level.
Organizer quote An increase in demand for price changes on the higher end, noting that fixed internet consumption has risen by 36 percent in the past 12 months alone. She said that this growth is straining networks and requires urgent investments in expanding and modernizing infrastructure.
Over the past few months, there has been He was A range of economic pressures are weighing on operators, such as exchange rate fluctuations, rising electricity and fuel costs, rising labor costs, and rising global shipping costs due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Prices of electronic components and specialized communications equipment used to modernize the network also rose sharply.
To compensate for higher prices, a dual approach must be taken It is considered Necessary by introducing low-cost consumption levels along with targeted price increases to balance affordability with long-term grid sustainability.