MCIT
The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is the government body responsible for information and communications technology (ICT) issues in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) launched a National Plan for ICT, establishing multi-disciplinary projects and initiatives related to vital sectors, such as education and health.
The national plan helps the ministry promote the use of ICT nationwide as a means to achieve national development goals; and establish the pillars of a knowledge society in Egypt in close collaboration with other governmental, civil society and private sector entities.
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ICT Indicators in Brief, May 2018 | MCIT
A new month with new and updated indicators announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and reflect the state of ICT in the Republic of Egypt. Keep your eyes and ears in such indicators and let’s take a sneak peek: During April 2018, the number of mobile subscriptions in Egypt slipped down to …
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26.6 Million Was the Number of Mobile Internet Users in Egypt in Nov. 2017 | MCIT
The Egyptian mobile market is one of the largest and most dynamic markets in the region. The number of mobile internet users in Egypt estimated at 26.6 million by the end of November 2017, with a decline 7.17% of its annual growth rate. USB modem subscription also witnessed a decline in its annual growth rate …
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ICT Indicators in Brief, December 2017 | MCIT
Egypt has one of the largest and dynamic mobile & telecom markets in Africa, supported by a population of more than 90 million. The below points outlines the major developments in the Egyptian market, including updated statistics: Internet users indicated 33.7 million in 2017 with a 41.25 penetration rate. Mobile subscription managed to achieve over …
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Mobile Penetration in Egypt Is Estimated With 111.61% at the End of Q1 2017 | MCIT
Mobile penetration in Egypt increased by an annual change rate of 4.28% to reach 111.61% at the end of January-March 2017, compared to 107.33% at the end of January-March 2016. On the other hand, fixed line penetration totaled with 7.23% by the end of the same quarter of 2017.
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Getting Info. Is the Top Internet Activity by Private Sector Enterprises in Egypt | MCIT
Private Sector Enterprises in Egypt use the internet for a variety of reasons. Gaining information about goods and services (51.7%) tops all these reasons, followed by sending and receiving e-mail (51.2%), and then providing customer services (38%). Internet banking came behind with a rate of 16.8%, and 5.6% was for telephoning over the internet/VoIP.
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Mobile Internet Subscriptions in Egypt Exceeded 30 Million During Jan.-Mar. 2017 | MCIT
The number of mobile internet subscriptions in Egypt increased from 28.65 million at the end of January-March 2016 (Q1) to hit 30.45 million subscriptions by the end of January-March 2017 (Q1). The number of USB Modem subscriptions increased also to reach 3.30 million subscriptions by the end of the same period.
