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egyptindependent. com > mobile-internet-consumption-in-egypt-rises-12-ntra

Mobile internet consumption in Egypt rises 12%: NTRA

2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (130+ words) The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) issued a report on Saturday outlining internet usage indicators over a 24-hour period in 2026. The report showed a significant increase in the use of entertainment applications at 60 percent, compared to the same day in…...

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egyptindependent. com > new-ministerial-decree-over-mobile-phone-exemption-pleases-egyptian-expats

New ministerial decree over mobile phone exemption pleases Egyptian expats

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (287+ words) The ministries of Foreign Affairs and Communications announced the extension of the exemption period for mobile phones belonging to Egyptians residing abroad from 90 days to 120 days, effective April 1. This decision aims to streamline procedures for expatriates abroad and alleviate their…...

Egypt Independent
egyptindependent. com > internet-outages-disrupt-daily-life-in-russia-fueling-fears-of-a-digital-crackdown

Internet outages disrupt daily life in Russia, fueling fears of a digital crackdown

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (780+ words) Replying to a friend's message, ordering a pizza or hailing a ride on your handheld device may seem like simple tasks in a fully wired 21st-century city like Moscow. But residents of the Russian capital are finding that their smartphones…...

Egypt Independent
egyptindependent. com > will-mobile-phone-service-operators-in-egypt-raise-prices

Will mobile phone service operators in Egypt raise prices?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (201+ words) Former Egyptian Minister of Communications, Hany Mahmoud, stated that discussing a price increase for mobile phone services requires the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to conduct a study to determine the reasons for the cost and its actual extent,…...

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egyptindependent. com > vodafone-egypt-offers-free-international-calls-to-six-arab-nations-amid-regional-unrest

Vodafone Egypt offers free international calls to six Arab nations amid regional unrest

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (116+ words) Vodafone Egypt on Sunday announced that it will provide free international calling minutes to several Arab nations. The initiative aims to support customers attempting to contact family and friends across the Middle East as regional tensions continue to escalate. "Our…...

Egypt Independent
egyptindependent. com > apple-launches-cheaper-iphone-17e-in-push-to-boost-iphone-sales

Apple launches cheaper i Phone 17e in push to boost i Phone sales

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (366+ words) Apple announced Monday a lower-priced version of the i Phone 17, expanding its smartphone lineup as it relies on its blockbuster product to stave off concerns the company is falling behind in artificial intelligence. The i Phone 17e, which starts at $599, is…...

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egyptindependent. com > information-minister-calls-for-mobile-phone-ban-in-egyptian-schools

Information Minister calls for banning mobile phones in Egyptian schools

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (261+ words) The Egyptian House of Representatives" Communications Committee held its fourth hearing on Tuesday to discuss a draft law to protect children from the dangers of social media, during which Minister of State for Information, Diaa Rashwan, called for a ban…...

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egyptindependent. com > egyptian-expat-phones-accidentally-blocked-due-to-glitch-following-import-tariffs

Egyptian expat phones 'accidentally' blocked due to glitch following import tariffs

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (426+ words) Egyptian expatriates arriving from abroad found themselves facing an unwelcome surprise after discovering that their phones had been blocked upon entry into the country " despite being old devices registered on the network for several years. Several of those hit by…...

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egyptindependent. com > cyber-security-expert-warns-of-fake-apps-hacking-phones-to-steal-money

Cyber security expert warns of fake apps hacking phones to steal money

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (239+ words) Cyber security expert Mohamed Fathy warned of a fake application promising citizens free access to encrypted channels. During a phone interview with Extra News channel on Saturday evening, Fathy added that some recently launched applications advertised free viewing of encrypted…...

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egyptindependent. com > russia-says-it-has-blocked-whatsapp-amid-wider-clampdown-on-social-media

Russia says it has blocked Whats App amid wider clampdown on social media

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (534+ words) Russia has confirmed that it has blocked instant messaging app Whats App in the country, instead directing Russian citizens to use its state-backed Max app. The news comes days after it emerged that Russian authorities were restricting access to Telegram,…...