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Tanay Singh Thakur March 26th, 2024 1:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tejas Networks Signs MoU with Telecom Egypt

On Tuesday, Tejas Networks signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telecom Egypt, NTI (National Telecom Institute) and ITIDA (Information Technology Industry Development Agency). The MoU is for Tejas Networks to replicate its experience implementing the BharatNet project in rural India and NKN (National Knowledge Network) projects in Egypt. There will be more areas where Tejas Networks will help these organisations. A release from Tejas Networks said that other broad... Read More

Srikapardhi March 23rd, 2024 12:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt Trials 50G PON Technology With ZTE

Telecom Egypt, in cooperation with ZTE, has released details of a successful trial and testing of 50G PON at MWC Barcelona 2024. With demonstrated ultra-fast access rates up to 43.90 Gbps downlink and 21.10 Gbps uplink, the system is compatible with XGS-PON and GPON technologies, enabling smooth evolution of FTTx, ZTE said in an official release this week. Also Read: Telecom Egypt and Naitel to Build New Subsea Cable Between... Read More

Srikapardhi March 2nd, 2024 5:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt: 50G PON, 5G Trials and Deployment, and More

Egypt's Telecom Egypt has announced significant developments including a 50G PON Trial, a DWDM 1.2 Tbps single-channel lab test, a Successful 5G Test in Egypt's new Administrative capital, and preparation for 5G deployment in Egypt during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. Below are the announcements discussed above, made by Telecom Egypt in collaboration with technology partners Huawei and Ericsson. Also Read: Telecom Egypt Secures First 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi February 9th, 2024 2:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

E&, TE, Telin, and an Indian Operator Sign Deal for International Cable System Project

UAE-based E&, Telecom Egypt (TE), Telin, and a major Indian operator have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a consortium with the aim of developing the ICE IV Project. While the name of the major Indian operator is not disclosed, the joint statement noted that this new Data Center (DC) to DC system shall seamlessly connect the intra-Asia region to India and the Middle East on a... Read More

Srikapardhi February 4th, 2024 2:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

4iG and Telecom Egypt Advance Subsea Cable Project Between Albania and Egypt

Hungarian telecom operator 4iG and Telecom Egypt have agreed upon the terms of cooperation for the construction of the express subsea cable between Albania and Egypt. This agreement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2023. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will establish a joint venture for the intercontinental subsea cable project. Also Read: 4iG to Invest HUF 150 Billion in Digital Infrastructure... Read More

Srikapardhi January 29th, 2024 11:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt and Naitel to Build New Subsea Cable Between Egypt and Jordan

Telecom Egypt has announced signing a joint build agreement with NaiTel, a telecommunications service provider in Jordan, and the telecom arm of Aqaba Digital Hub, to build 'Coral Bridge', a new, long-awaited subsea cable system connecting Egypt and Jordan. The agreement was signed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Telecom Egypt and the Founder and CEO at NaiTel in the presence of the Minister of Communications and... Read More

Srikapardhi January 18th, 2024 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt Secures First 5G License in Egypt for USD 150 Million

Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has awarded Telecom Egypt the country's first license to install and operate 5G networks for mobile phones. The license, valued at USD 150 million, will be valid for 15 years. In an official release, Telecom Egypt said it took this step to align with the imperative of staying abreast of global technology trends, thereby accelerating Egypt's digitalisation efforts. Also Read: Telecom Egypt and Medusa... Read More

Srikapardhi January 16th, 2024 8:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt and ZOI to Establish Cable Link From Mediterranean Sea to Arabian Sea

Telecom Egypt and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) have collaborated to establish a digital corridor connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Sea and Arabian Gulf, forming a Eurasian data highway. The infrastructure incorporates a high fiber count and combines terrestrial and subsea segments. Terrestrial segments will span Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, while the subsea section will directly link Saudi Arabia and Egypt via the Red Sea, utilising a high-capacity,... Read More

Srikapardhi October 2nd, 2023 8:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt and Medusa Submarine Cable Extend Network to Red Sea

Telecom Egypt and Medusa Submarine Cable System have signed an agreement to extend Medusa to the Red Sea. The joint statement noted that the 8,760 km long submarine cable, which will land in the Egyptian city of Port Said by the end of 2025, will be connected to the Red Sea landing stations of Suez, Zafarana, and Ras Ghareb through Telecom Egypt's extensive terrestrial crossing network. Also Read: Telecom Egypt... Read More

Srikapardhi May 15th, 2023 8:28 AM 1 COMMENTS

Egypt Sells 9.5 Percent Stake in Telecom Egypt for USD 121.6 Million

In a significant step towards implementing its economic reform program, Egypt has successfully sold a 9.5% stake in state-run telecommunications company Telecom Egypt. The sale raised over 3.75 billion Egyptian pounds ($121.6 million) and serves as a clear message to investors that the country is committed to pursuing its economic transformation agenda. Also Read: Egypt to Sell 10% Government Stake in Telecom Egypt: Report Financial Boost for Egypt The proceeds... Read More

Aparna R March 14th, 2023 9:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Egypt to Transform Network With IBM Automation

Telecom Egypt, the first integrated telecom operator in the country and one of the region's largest subsea cables operators, said the telco is working with IBM to adopt Automation Technologies to implement a comprehensive solution that will cover all its implementing Operations Support Systems (OSS) on fixed, mobile and core networks. Also Read: Egypt to Sell 10% Government Stake in Telecom Egypt: Report Telecom Egypt will use IBM Cloud Pak for... Read More

Aparna R March 7th, 2023 9:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

Egypt to Sell 10% Government Stake in Telecom Egypt: Report

The Government of Egypt is offering to sell a 10% stake in the state-controlled Telecom Egypt. Telecom Egypt is Egypt's first integrated telecom operator and one of the region's largest subsea cables operators, which recently secured additional spectrum with a 10-year validity in 1800 MHz band. Also Read: Telecom Egypt Secures Additional Spectrum in 1800 MHz Band Since President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered the government in April to develop a program... Read More