EGYPT—Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s primary telephone company, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tejas Networks to enhance telecommunication research and development, manufacturing facilities, and skill development in Egypt.
Tejas Networks, an Indian company specializing in optical, broadband, and data networking products, plans to apply its experience from the Bharatnet (Rural Broadband Project) and NKN (National Knowledge Network) projects in Egypt.
As part of this partnership, Tejas will also set up technical support services in Egypt to assist customers locally and across the wider Africa and Middle East region.
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated that the partnership would result in the “localization of world-class communications products, new Indian investment in Egypt, job creation, and the development of research cadres in various communications fields.”
Anand Athreya, CEO and Managing Director of Tejas Networks, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to assisting Egypt’s local telecom manufacturing ecosystem through research and development, network planning, installation, and maintenance.
This development comes one month after Telecom Egypt received the country’s first 5G license. In January 2024, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) issued a 15-year permit to operate 5G, costing US$150 million.
Telecom Egypt has been strenuously working to enhance its network infrastructure and technical capabilities. In February 2024, the mobile operator collaborated with 4iG, a Hungarian IT solutions provider, to construct an express subsea cable connecting Albania and Egypt.
Upon completion, the subsea cable will establish a high-capacity connection from Africa and Asia to Europe, facilitated through Egypt, the Mediterranean, and Albania.
Furthermore, Telecom Egypt, Telin, and e& Carrier & Wholesale Services joined hands in the same month to form a consortium dedicated to developing the ICE IV Project.
This endeavor entails building a subsea cable system that will link the intra-Asia region to India and the Middle East.
According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the Telecom Market revenue in Egypt is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.65% over the coming five years.
Telecom Egypt recently forged a strategic alliance with Huawei Cloud to launch Huawei’s inaugural public cloud platform in Egypt.
This initiative is aimed at propelling the nation’s digital transformation agenda forward.
Telecom Egypt’s data centers will host the new public cloud platform, poised to expand to over 60 countries worldwide.
Telecom Egypt’s extensive network of over 14 submarine cable systems, projected to increase to 18 by 2025, will facilitate this global connectivity.
The partnership aligns with Telecom Egypt’s overarching strategy to position Egypt as a leading regional hub for cloud computing and digital services.
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