Basics: new provider emerging: https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2016/09/01/telecom-egypt-acquires-4g-concession-for-egp7-08bn/
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=='''Basics'''==
=='''Basics'''==
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Egypt is the biggest mobile phone market in Africa and has 3 network providers:
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Egypt is the biggest mobile phone market in Africa and has 3
, soon 4
network providers:
* '''Vodafone '''Egypt
* '''Vodafone '''Egypt
* '''Orange''' (formerly: '''Mobinil''')
* '''Orange''' (formerly: '''Mobinil''')
* '''Etisalat'''
* '''Etisalat'''
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* Telecom Egypt (soon to be established)
All three providers have a similar footprint and 2G and 3G in the populated areas. Orange, once called Mobinil used to be market leader, but lost this position in recent years to Vodafone. Etisalat is the newest arrival, but almost equal in coverage now. So speed and coverage depend heavily on your local position to the closest antenna.
All three providers have a similar footprint and 2G and 3G in the populated areas. Orange, once called Mobinil used to be market leader, but lost this position in recent years to Vodafone. Etisalat is the newest arrival, but almost equal in coverage now. So speed and coverage depend heavily on your local position to the closest antenna.
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2G is on 900 MHz (and 1800 Mhz on Etisalat only), 3G up to HSPA+ speed on 2100 MHz
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4G/LTE hasn't started yet.
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2G is on 900 MHz (and 1800 Mhz on Etisalat only), 3G up to HSPA+ speed on 2100 MHz
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4G/LTE hasn't started yet.
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In 2016 landline operator '''Telecom Egypt''' became the first operator to acquire a 4G/LTE concession. It will start with trials by the end of the year. Reportedly, it'll offer 2G and 3G services via other carriers’ networks. That will most likely be Vodafone of which it owns a 43% share. So a 4th provider and 4G/LTE can be expected for 2017.
For buying a prepaid SIM card, you have to visit one of the shops of the providers, show your passport and give them a local address (like your hotel address).
For buying a prepaid SIM card, you have to visit one of the shops of the providers, show your passport and give them a local address (like your hotel address).