Telecom Egypt and Nokia to launch Egypt’s first 5G network before end of year

Egypt Today staff Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 01:13 GMT REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File photo REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File photo Cairo – July 16, 2024: Egypt could have its first 5G network up and running sometime this year, according to an agreement between Telecom Egypt and global technology company Nokia. 

In a joint statement, the two companies announced a strategic partnership aimed at launching 5G-ready services nationwide, which promises to pave the way for a new era of innovation across various industries.

 The partnership comes on the heels of Telecom Egypt securing a 15-year license in January to operate 5G services, underscoring its commitment to advancing Egypt's digital transformation agenda.

The state-owned telecom secured the license from the National Telecom Regulatory Authority after signed a $150 million contract. Earlier this year, it partnered with Chinese tech giant Huawei to launch 5G “hotspot areas” throughout the country.

By Egypt Today staff.
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