Telecom Egypt, the country’s largest telecommunications operator, has announced a period of exceptional growth and operational progress for the first half of 2025. This was highlighted in a statement by Mohamed Nasr, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, who delivered a comprehensive overview of the company’s performance.
“I am proud to report that Telecom Egypt has delivered another period of exceptional growth and operational progress. Total revenue rose 33% YoY to EGP 50.6 billion, driven by a remarkable 47% surge in Data revenue and robust gains in International Incoming Calls revenue. Our customer base continued to expand across all key segments, reflecting the strength of our market proposition and the trust we have built with our customers. The launch of our 5G services this quarter is further enhancing the customer experience and enabling a new era of digital innovation, fostering growth, and delivering long term value for our shareholders.”
– Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Egypt
He also detailed the company’s improved financial health, noting a significant increase in profitability and a strengthened debt structure.
“Our disciplined focus on operational efficiency delivered a 43% YoY increase in EBITDA to EGP 22.1 billion, achieving a healthy margin of 44%. Normalized net profit rose to EGP 10.3 billion (adjusted for FX gains and losses), up 50% YoY, reflecting our agility and ability to enhance our profitability amid a challenging regional environment. This period also showed improved cash flow and debt structure KPIs. FCFF reached EGP 8.1 billion, representing 36% of EBITDA in H1 2025. Additionally, net debt/annualized EBITDA reached 1.6x from 2.4x last year.”
– Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Egypt
Looking forward, Nasr outlined the company’s continued commitment to investment and strategic priorities.
“Looking ahead, we will continue investing in our robust network infrastructure while maintaining a focus on financial and operational excellence. Our priorities remain to strengthen our core business, drive sustainable profitability, and create long-term value for our shareholders. I am confident that our talented team and resilient business model will enable us to navigate future challenges and seize new opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.”
– Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Egypt
Source: https://techafricanews.com/2025/08/14/telecom-egypts-total-revenue-jumps-33-to-egp-50-6-billion/
