Egypt’s four telecom operators have requested a 30% increase in telecom service prices starting in April, citing rising operational costs following the government’s latest fuel price hike. The proposal was submitted to the Cabinet and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) earlier this week.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, the government may approve a smaller increase of around 20% to 25%, with a final decision expected after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
The request comes after the government raised fuel prices by three Egyptian pounds for all petroleum products, citing higher global oil prices linked to geopolitical tensions. Telecom operators argue that rising fuel and electricity costs are significantly affecting network operations, as thousands of mobile towers and booster stations across the country rely on fuel-powered infrastructure.
Operators noted that telecom service prices have not been increased for more than a year, despite multiple fuel price hikes during that period. The proposed adjustments would apply to mobile and internet packages, call rates, recharge cards, SIM prices, and telecom service taxes.
The companies say the increase is necessary to sustain network investment and service quality, particularly as demand for mobile data and digital services continues to grow.
Despite cost pressures, Egypt’s telecom sector has shown strong financial performance. Telecom Egypt reported that its 2025 net profit more than doubled to 22.58 billion Egyptian pounds, while revenue rose 30% to 106.67 billion pounds. Meanwhile, Vodafone Egypt recorded revenue growth of 46.1% in the first half of FY2025, reaching 55 billion pounds, with full-year revenue nearing 82.9 billion pounds.
