The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt has issued executive instructions to fixed-line internet service providers to double the capacity of their base subscription package from 50 GB to 100 GB. This change will take effect starting November 1st and will not incur any additional subscription fee, which remains at LE 150. The move aims to provide citizens with more accessible options for telecommunications services.
This initiative aligns with directives from the president to the government, aimed at facilitating broader public access to digital government services and supporting the national digital transformation process. The goal is to enable families to access high-quality telecommunications services at an affordable cost, thereby supporting their integration into the digital society and enhancing their quality of life.
In May, the NTRA introduced a new fixed-line internet package offering 50 GB for LE 150, designed for users with lower consumption needs. This package was intended to promote digital inclusion and expand the user base. According to the NTRA's CEO, Mohamed Shamroukh, ordering companies to offer this package reflects the NTRA's role as both a regulator of the sector and a facilitator of its services.
The NTRA continues to monitor the implementation of this initiative by service providers, ensuring that the new package reaches its intended beneficiaries in accordance with the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This underscores its role in guiding sector policies and ensuring the execution of national initiatives.
An official source within the sector confirmed that companies are committed to providing the service at the same price, with no new fees of any kind. The source added that companies have received clear instructions to implement the decision to double the capacity of basic data packages at no additional cost.
This initiative aims to enable Egyptian families to access the internet and utilize various services without any price increases. According to the source, the objective is to improve the quality of digital life for citizens and enhance the competitiveness of the knowledge-based economy, as part of the broader plan to build a "Digital Egypt."
The decision to double the base package capacity is expected to have a positive impact on the daily lives of Egyptian citizens, allowing them to access a wider range of digital services and participate more fully in the digital economy. The NTRA's efforts to ensure the implementation of this initiative will be crucial in achieving these goals.
Key points
- The NTRA has ordered internet providers to double the base package capacity to 100 GB at no extra cost, effective November 1st.
- The initiative aims to facilitate broader public access to digital government services and support the national digital transformation process.
- The NTRA will continue to monitor the implementation of this initiative to ensure that it reaches its intended beneficiaries in accordance with the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
