For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Egypt Additional Services Contact List
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Telephone Services |
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
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Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
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Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
N/A |
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Mobile Phone Providers |
Orange Etisalat Vodafone WE |
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Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
80% |
Telecommunications Regulations
The standard radio system used for the UN community is UHF Radios provided by a local provider in Egypt and managed by UNDSS. UNDP does not control its frequencies, or program radios. This is all done by the service provider. The Interagency ICT working group is currently reviewing this setup and recommendations are being prepared.
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Regulations on Usage and Import |
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Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
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Satellite |
Yes |
NTRA |
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HF Radio |
Yes |
NTRA |
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UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
NTRA |
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UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
NTRA |
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GPS |
Yes |
NTRA |
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VSAT |
Yes |
NTRA |
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Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
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Telecommunication systems providing Telecommunication Services to a single user using Telecommunication Network |
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Frequency Licenses Required |
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See the attachment Egypt Telecommunications Additional Information for frequency licenses required and for licensing procedures |
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Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
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Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
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UNDP |
WFP |
WHO |
UNICEF |
UNHCR |
UNDSS |
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VHF Frequencies |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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HF Frequencies |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Locations of Repeaters |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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VSAT |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
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Internet Service Providers |
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Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
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If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Both |
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Dial-up only? |
No |
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Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up: N/A |
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Broadband: 9 $ per month |
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Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
100 mbps |
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Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
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Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? |
Services Offered (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) |
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Orange |
N/A |
adequate |
YES |
Yes |
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Vodafone |
N/A |
adequate |
YES |
Yes |
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Etisalat |
N/A |
adequate |
NO |
Yes |
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WE |
N/A |
adequate |
NO |
Yes |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
