Egypt: National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority released guide on terms and conditions needed for the award of a licence to construct infrastructure for the provision of peering services with Internet Service Providers, data, and content service providers (global peering) in Arab Republic of Egypt

On 21 November 2020, the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) released guidelines outlining the terms and conditions required for obtaining a licence to construct infrastructure for the provision of global peering services with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), data, and content service providers in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The licence, valid for five years and renewable, mandates that applicants demonstrate relevant experience, financial capacity, and submit a comprehensive five-year feasibility study covering market analysis, operational plans, and financial projections. Key financial obligations include annual fees of 3% of total revenues (minimum EGP 100'000) and a performance bond of EGP 200'000. The licensee must construct and maintain infrastructure for peering services, obtain NTRA approval for technologies and sites, and ensure compliance with content hosting and service provision rules.