Egypt Doubles Base Internet Package Capacity to 100GB at No Extra Cost

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has issued executive instructions to fixed-line internet service providers, mandating a doubling of the capacity for their base subscription package. Effective November 1st, the 50 GB package, previously priced at LE 150, will now offer 100 GB without any increase in the subscription fee.

This initiative stems from directives by the president to the government, aiming to enhance accessibility to telecommunications services for citizens. The objective is to foster greater public access to digital government services and bolster the national digital transformation process.

In May, the NTRA introduced the LE 150 package with 50 GB, specifically designed for users with lower consumption needs to promote digital inclusion and expand the user base. Mohamed Shamroukh, CEO of the NTRA, highlighted that this order to companies reflects the NTRA's dual role as a sector regulator and service facilitator. He stated, "The initiative aims 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."

The NTRA is actively monitoring the implementation of this initiative by service providers to ensure the new package is delivered to beneficiaries with high standards of quality and efficiency, reinforcing its role in guiding sector policies and executing national initiatives.

An official source within the sector confirmed that internet companies are committed to providing the enhanced service at the current price, with no new fees. Companies have received clear instructions to double the capacity of basic data packages without additional cost. This move is intended to allow Egyptian families to access the internet and utilize various services without price hikes, ultimately improving the quality of digital life and strengthening the competitiveness of the knowledge-based economy as part of the broader plan to build a "Digital Egypt."