The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) imposed fines totaling LE20.65 million on mobile phone service companies operating in Egypt, after monitoring violations of the NTRA’s regulatory rules. The values ​​of the fines for the companies include seven million LE for Vodafone Egypt, LE 5.8 million for Orange, LE 3.95 million for Etisalat, and LE3.9 million for WE. The NTRA said that this decision comes to preserve the rights of telecom users in dealing with licensed mobile companies and in their access to high-quality services. It also aims to maintain a balance between users and mobile companies. According to established rules, mobile companies are not entitled to reject the transfer request as long as it fulfills the established conditions.

Source: Egypt Independent May 15, 2021 14:48 UTC