Egypt has signed a US$3.5 billion agreement with the country’s four mobile operators to significantly expand available spectrum, supporting the next phase of digital transformation and future network technologies.
Under the agreement, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt will collectively acquire 410 MHz of additional spectrum, effectively doubling their existing holdings in a single transaction. Communications Minister Amr Talaat described the move as a major step toward enabling next-generation services and strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.
The government noted that the newly allocated frequencies equal the total amount of spectrum distributed to operators in Egypt over the past three decades, highlighting the scale of the initiative. The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, underscoring the strategic importance of the agreement for Egypt’s long-term digital economy ambitions.
The deal is expected to support network capacity expansion, improved service quality, and the rollout of advanced technologies, positioning Egypt for accelerated growth in mobile connectivity and digital services.
