Egypt Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Introduction

  The Egyptian telecom market

  Egypt offers a competitive telecom market providing fixed-phone, mobile phone and internet service.

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  Fixed phone lines

  Getting a phone line in Egypt

  There’s no need to shop around for fixed-line phone service in Egypt. State-owned Telecom Egypt is currently the country’s sole provider.

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  Mobile phones

  Getting a mobile phone in Egypt

  Unlike fixed-line phone service, the mobile market offers plenty of options. Start by considering whether you can use your handset from home.

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  Making calls

  Dialling codes and important numbers

  Egypt’s country code is 020. All Egyptian phone numbers are pre-fixed by a city code.

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  International calls

  How to make international calls from Egypt

  International calling is expensive, and the Egyptian government recently announced it would be blocking voice internet programs such as Skype.

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  Internet

  Internet access in Egypt

  Egyptian internet connections can be frustratingly slow at times, but USB modems are a popular, fast and flexible alternative to traditional wired or wireless connections.

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