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NTRA launches new rules to regulate telemarketers and spam calls

Tue, 20 May 2025 - 03:18 GMT

The NTRA announced the changes in a press release on Monday, emphasizing that the updates are part of broader efforts to protect the privacy of telecommunications users

NTRA to block activation of non-compliant mobile devices starting February

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 - 02:45 GMT

The NTRA stressed that devices that fail to meet international specifications directly affect the quality of services provided to users, and could also pose potential health risks.

Egypt launches app to register mobile phones from abroad with grace period for customs payment

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 - 09:12 GMT

The customs fees for imported phones will vary, amounting to up to 38.5% of the device's price.

Egypt launches eSIM for first time: here's what you need to know

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 02:11 GMT

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) announced the rollout after completing all necessary technical tests with the mobile operators.

eSim technology officially launched in Egyptian consumer market

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 12:46 GMT

The introduction of the eSIM represents a major step forward in Egypt’s digital transformation and efforts to enhance telecommunications services.

NTRA approves 5G licenses to Vodafone, Orange, e& valued at $675M

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 - 03:36 GMT

All four of Egypt’s telecom operators have now received 5G licenses from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), announced Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, on Monday.

NTRA’s releases mobile services quality indicators measurement report

Wed, 03 May 2023 - 03:45 GMT

NTRA fined mobile service providers LE 32 million for violating the standards and determinants of the quality of mobile phone services during the first quarter of 2023.

Egypt’s NTRA financed development of rural villages by LE 150 m: Official

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 10:38 GMT

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has financed the development of Egyptian rural villages by L.E. 150 million, and about 600 million are expected to be dispersed during the fiscal year 2022/2023.

Egypt's NTRA imposes LE25B fine on telecom companies due to poor services

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 04:08 GMT

This came within the framework of the NTRA’s keenness to improve the quality of telecommunication services provided to users.

National Telecom Regulatory Authority approves use of VoLTE service

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 11:25 GMT

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) approved the use of the first voice over 4G LTE (VoLTE) service in the country.

NTRA orders free monthly bundle for Egypt's doctors

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 - 03:33 GMT

The authority said that the decision came as part of directives of Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat in support of Egypt’s doctors, who represent the first line of defense against the novel virus.

Vodafone Egypt fined LE 10M for service cut before Eid al-fitr

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 - 09:40 GMT

"From now on, the NTRA will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to ensure the quality and quality of telecommunications services provided to citizens," the statement said.

Vodafone Egypt to pay LE 750M to Etisalat Misr

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 - 03:01 GMT

The ruling also rejected all applications submitted by Vodafone and obliged it to pay the expenses and costs incurred by Egypt Telecom of about $440,000 before the arbitration.

Platforms that allow access to Blue Whale banned: NTRA

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 - 01:09 GMT

All websites and platforms that allow access to suicide-encouraging games, like the Blue Whale, are banned in Egypt.

Blocking Blue Whale in Egypt 'almost impossible': NTRA

Fri, 04 May 2018 - 10:22 GMT

NTRA representative Hossam Abdel Mawla said complete blocking of suicide-encouraging games deemed "impossible".

Why banning Blue Whale game is not easy

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 - 02:05 GMT

The NTRA assured that banning all websites and platforms that allow access to suicide-encouraging games like the Blue Whale is not an easy task.

Attorney General orders banning Blue Whale in Egypt

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 - 07:49 GMT

Attorney General Nabil Sadek ordered Saturday the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to ban all websites allow playing Blue Whale challenge

Value of mobile pre-paid cards decreased by 36%

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 - 03:45 GMT

The LE 100 recharging card will give LE 70 credit, instead of LE 100.

Mobile services operators hike int’l calls prices on high costs

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 - 04:15 GMT

The companies increased the price because of high ending calls’ costs on networks, for which the service providers pay in foreign currencies.

NTRA studies cutting ADSL prices when speed upgraded

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 - 07:43 GMT

Internet speed is upgraded to 4MB/second by the end of 2017.

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