The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has granted Telecom Egypt the country's first license to install and operate fifth generation (5G) networks for mobile phones at a cost of USD 150 million. The 5G license will be valid for a 15-year period. Noting the importance of keeping up with world technology trends, Telecom Egypt took this step to expedite the nation's digitalization process and foster the expansion of various industries' advancements, which will ultimately benefit the entire economy and improve Egypt's international ranking in the ICT sector.

5G technology will provide lower latency, higher capacity, and increased bandwidth, which will improve the overall customer experience thanks to seamless connectivity, particularly during periods of usage spikes. Businesses will also be able to better analyze big amounts of data, helping them to improve their efficiency and scale up.