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| Information & Communication Technology |
| Overview |
| The Egyptian telecommunications sector is one of the most developed in the Middle East/North Africa region. Forecasts expect the sector to grow significantly in the coming three years until it reaches a peak in 2009. The telecommunications market was officially deregulated at the end of 2005, a move that opened the market for new entrants and created a competitive market. The deregulation opened the telecommunication market creating opportunity for equipment and services providers. A third GSM 3G license was awarded in April 2006 for $2.9 billion to the consortium led by the UAE company Eitesalat (66%), Egypt Post (20%), the National Bank of Egypt (10%), and the Commercial International Bank (4%). Eiteslat is planning to spend another $1 billion on infrastructure for its network. |
| ProductslServices |
| Wireless Networks and Solutions
Wi-Fi
Wi-Max
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
CDMA
DSL
GSM Solutions and Applications
Call Centers
Fiber Optic Cables
Billing Solutions
Clearing houses for roaming
Triple Play
E-numbering
Mobile Number Portability
Media Convergence
Network Centers
Call Centers |
| Opportunities |
| With the deregulation of the industry and the subsequent growth and investment, a wide range of telecommunication equipment and components, including copper and fiber optic cables, central office switches, cellular stations, data communications satellite, and microwave communication equipment will be required. New entrants will find business opportunities in wireless technologies, 3 G, Wi-fi, Wi-Max, VoIP, CDMA, GSM solutions and applications. Wireless technology is being implemented around Cairo with hotspots installed in a number of hotels, coffee shops and restaurants. The NTRA allowed domestic VoIP, and request for proposals for two international gateways using open technology will be announced in 2007. |
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