CAIRO - 19 May 2026: Data from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) revealed a notable increase in the number of active mobile internet subscriptions for non-phone devices (data-only) during February 2026.
This indicator reflects the growing trend of using internet-enabled devices without relying on traditional voice services.
According to the data, the number of subscriptions reached 4.12 million in February 2026, compared to 4.11 million in January 2026 and 3.39 million in February 2025, indicating continued growth in the user base for this service during the reporting period.
The indicators showed a monthly growth rate of 0.67%, reflecting relatively stable performance in the short term. Meanwhile, the annual growth rate recorded a strong increase of 21.99%, confirming the accelerating adoption of data services for non-phone devices.
Non-Phone Devices
These figures indicate the growing use of internet-connected devices such as tablets, smart monitoring systems, and other applications that rely on a constant network connection without the need for a voice line. This reflects an evolution in the demand structure within the telecommunications market.
The indicators also demonstrate the expanding scope of digital transformation in Egypt, with increasing reliance on telecommunications infrastructure to power smart services across various sectors, including transportation, industry, logistics, and smart education.
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