Egypt: National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority released guide on the terms and conditions needed for the award of a licence to provide internet connectivity services (Class A) and VoIP services in the Arab Republic of Egypt

On 24 November 2020, the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) released guidelines outlining the terms and conditions required for obtaining a licence to provide Internet Connectivity Services (Class A) and VoIP services in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The document specifies that applicants must be Egyptian joint stock companies with relevant experience in telecommunications, demonstrate financial solvency, and submit a detailed bid including company information, previous experience, financial position, and a five-year feasibility study. The licence, valid for ten years and renewable for five-year terms, mandates annual fees, a performance bond, and adherence to service provision rules, including the use of approved infrastructure, interconnection agreements, and prior approval for new or value-added services. The licensee is also required to establish a Network Operation and Monitoring Centre and ensure non-discriminatory service provision.