Telecom

Vodafone EGYPT all set to launch 4G, awaits ANRT’s approval, CEO says

Wednesday, 30 November 2016 16:38

Vodafone Egypt is all set to launch 4G in the country, its CEO Stefano Gastaut told Menafn.

The head of the Egyptian subsidiary of British Vodafone said only the approval of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ANRT), is left for the firm to launch 4G. With the arrival of mobile operator Telecom Egypt, Stefano Gastaut promised a continuous investment in his company’s network, in spite of actual economic conditions.

“We did not change our investment policies, especially in terms of developing the network. Investing in 4G is not limited to paying a fee for the licence, as we have been developing our network for the past two years to be ready for when the service is enabled (…) Successful companies do not invest when the stars align, but they invest in preparing to seize opportunities. Vodafone knew this technology would be coming sooner or later and worked to prepare to obtain the licence. This is the result now: we are 100% ready to launch the service and at the highest possible quality,” Gastaut said.

Vodafone Egypt obtained its 4G licence on October 16, 2016, for $335 million. The firm also got a virtual licence to provide landline services on Telecom Egypt’s network, for $11.262 million.

Muriel Edjo

On the same topic
DRC plans new submarine, regional links to boost connectivity Country relies on two cables amid outages, limited redundancy Expansion aims to cut...
China launches AI contest targeting African innovators and students Initiative aims to identify high-impact solutions across key...
Campus to train youth in coding, data, and artificial intelligence Backed by Axian Group, France, and the European Union Project supports Togo’s...
Government launches plans to improve data use and public services Strategy aims to support responsible use of artificial intelligence Move...
Most Read
01

Mediterrania Capital bought Australian Amcor's Moroccan packaging unit Enko Capital took ov...

Two Other African-focused Private Equity Firms to Snap Up assets shed by Global Majors
02

Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project Funding support...

Tanzania Secures $2.33 Billion in Syndicated Financing for Standard Gauge Railway
03

Central bank to release $1 billion in cash to curb black market demand Move aims to ease inf...

Libya Opens Dollar Sales to Ease Pressure on Dinar and Prices
04

Jetour to produce T1, T2 SUVs in South Africa from 2027 Chery to acquire Rosslyn plant, cre...

Chinese Automaker Jetour to assemble SUVs in South Africa from 2027
05

Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mis...

Ecobank's Quiet Inclusion in the AfDB Mission Reshapes the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Story
Enter your email to receive our newsletter

Ecofin Agency provides daily coverage of nine key African economic sectors: public management, finance, telecoms, agribusiness, mining, energy, transport, communication, and education.
It also designs and manages specialized media, both online and print, for African institutions and publishers.

SALES & ADVERTISING

regie@agenceecofin.com 
Tél: +41 22 301 96 11 
Mob: +41 78 699 13 72


EDITORIAL
redaction@agenceecofin.com

More information
Team
Publisher

ECOFIN AGENCY

Mediamania Sarl
Rue du Léman, 6
1201 Geneva
Switzerland

 

Ecofin Agency is a sector-focused economic news agency, founded in December 2010. Its web platform was launched in June 2011. ©Mediamania.

 
 

Please publish modules in offcanvas position.