Egypt Network Coverage

98%
Africa
EG
Back to All Countries

Comprehensive network coverage information for Egypt. Compare carrier coverage, speeds, and technology availability across 3 major networks.

Overall Coverage

98%

Population coverage

Major Networks

3

Carriers available

Technologies

4

Network types

5G Available

Yes

Next-gen network

Available Technologies

Network technologies supported in Egypt

2G
3G
4G
5G

Major Networks

Orange Egypt

98%

98% population coverage

Technologies
2G
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
30 Mbps
Peak Speed
800 Mbps
Coverage98%

Vodafone Egypt

97%

97% population coverage

Technologies
2G
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
28 Mbps
Peak Speed
750 Mbps
Coverage97%

Etisalat Egypt

95%

95% population coverage

Technologies
2G
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
26 Mbps
Peak Speed
700 Mbps
Coverage95%

Key Facts

Interesting facts about Egypt's network coverage

  • Egypt has extensive 4G coverage reaching 98% of the population
  • 5G services launched in 2022 across major cities
  • Orange Egypt is the market leader with over 40 million subscribers
  • Egypt has the largest mobile market in North Africa

Key Statistics

Market data and metrics

Total Mobile Subscriptions
105 million
4G Coverage
92%
5G Coverage
30%
Average 4G Speed
28 Mbps
Mobile Penetration
100%

Network History & Development

The evolution of mobile networks in Egypt

Egypt's mobile market began in the 1990s with the introduction of GSM networks. The market has experienced rapid growth, with 3G launching in 2007 and 4G in 2017. 5G services were launched in 2022, with all three major operators rolling out networks. The market is competitive with three major operators, all offering comprehensive technology support.

Market Overview

Current state of the mobile network market

Egypt operates the largest mobile market in North Africa with three major operators providing comprehensive coverage. Orange Egypt leads the market, followed by Vodafone Egypt and Etisalat Egypt. 4G coverage is extensive across urban and rural areas, reaching 92% of the population, while 5G deployment is ongoing in major cities. The market is characterized by high mobile penetration, competitive pricing, and growing smartphone adoption, with all operators offering comprehensive 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services across the country.

Explore Other Countries

View network coverage for other countries in Africa