{
  "id": 17766487,
  "title": "Prices for fixed-line internet packages in Egypt following the doubling of the base package",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/prices-for-fixed-line-internet-packages-in-egypt-following-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T08:01:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/prices-for-fixed-line-internet-packages-in-egypt-following-the-doubling-of-the-base-package/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt has doubled the capacity of the base fixed-line internet package from 50 GB to 100 GB, starting Sunday, November 1. The subscription price remains unchanged at LE 150, before tax. Telecommunications companies like Telecom Egypt (WE) offer various fixed-line internet packages, with speeds up to 30 Mbps. The prices for these packages range from LE 150 for 100 GB, to LE 660 for 500 GB, and up to LE 1650 for 1500 GB. The NTRA's decision aims to reduce financial strain on citizens and improve their ability to use internet services, which are increasingly essential for education, work, communication, and entertainment. This move aligns with the state's plan to develop the telecommunications and information technology sector and enhance the quality of digital services for citizens, as recommended by the \"Egypt 2026\" forum and announced by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.",
  "summary": "Interest in fixed-line internet packages in Egypt have risen following the implementation of a decision by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to double the capacity of the base package—increasing it from 50 GB to 100 GB—effective, Sunday, November 1. The subscription price remains fixed at LE 150, before tax. Types and Pricing The prices … The post Prices for fixed-line internet…",
  "key_points": [
    "NTRA doubled base fixed-line internet package capacity from 50 GB to 100 GB.",
    "Subscription price remains LE 150 before tax.",
    "Move aims to reduce financial strain and improve internet access."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Doubling the data allowance without increasing costs provides citizens with better value for essential digital services while supporting the state's broader strategy to modernize the national telecommunications sector.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}