sectors in the Government to improve the quality of life for all citizens, and 5) Avoid
an increased digital divide within Egypt.
In order to achieve these objectives, multi-dimensional targets need to be attained.
The first set of targets addresses availability and focuses on expanding the
geographical coverage of the broadband infrastructure. This will allow citizens in
coverage areas to subscribe to broadband services whenever needed. The second
set of targets focuses on penetration and aims to increase the number of the
broadband subscribers base. This is vital to reach the required critical mass that will
lead to a sustainable growth cycle. Social targets are the third set of targets that
focus on providing citizens in rural and non-economically viable areas with means to
access broadband services. This aims at minimizing the digital divide within Egypt.
75% of households have
access to Broadband
(2 Mbps)
90% of households have
access to Broadband
(25 Mbps)
98% of population with 3G
coverage
90% of population with
4G/LTE coverage
Fixed
4.5 million (22%) households
subscribed to broadband
services
9 million (40%) households
subscribed to broadband
services
Mobile
Penetration
Targets
Long Term (2021)
Mobile
Availability Targets
Short Term (2015)
Fixed
Targets
8 million (10%) citizens
subscribed to mobile
broadband services
14 million (15%) citizens
subscribed to mobile
broadband services
National/Social Targets
50% of Egyptian
communities connected
to 25 Mbps
50% of 3rd level Egyptian
administrative localities
(Sheyakha and Village)
served with at least one
Public Access Point with
25 Mbps
100% of Egyptian
communities connected
to 25 Mbps
Each 3rd level Egyptian
administrative locality
(Sheyakha and Village)
served with at least one
Public Access Point with
25 Mbps
Analyzing the broadband ecosystem in Egypt, it is clear that many constraints, if not
addressed properly, will prevent the sector from meeting those national targets.
These constraints can be divided into supply and demand constraints. Supply
constraints have a direct effect that reduces the diffusion of broadband services.
They include: 1) Limited effective competition in fixed broadband, 2) Service
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