Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:30 GMT
Egypt NTRA mobile phones
Egypte NTRA, Starting from Sunday 2011-09-04, the following procedures will apply to type approval samples that will be submitted after that date: The samples can be retrieved 30 days after the submittal date, and not later than 45 days from such date (two weeks only). It is not permitted to request the retrieval of samples after the above mentioned period as these samples will be scrapped. As for the equipment imported from China (the country of origin), the company is entitled to retrieve only one sample from the two submitted samples; and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) will keep and retain the second sample in order to refer thereto (when necessary) and compare it with the samples taken from the upcoming shipments. In order to have the samples re-delivered, a letter certified from the importing company should be issued stipulating the the authorization of a delegate or representative in addition to a description of the number of models to be re-delivered. These rules will not apply to mobile devices commonly known as "Tablet" or "PDA" whose screen size exceeds 4 inches, provided that only one sample of these models will be submitted to get a Type Approval certificate.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:00 GMT
Egypt NTRA reforms
Egypt, Telecommunication regulation changes in the works following revolution service blackout (source: almasryalyoum)

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:30 GMT
African Digital Divident

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When African countries complete their migration from analogue to digital terrestrial television, they will free up a big chunk of valuable radio frequency spectrum that should, if managed properly, take wireless broadband to a much wider consumer audience. (source: TechCentral)


Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:00 GMT
RFID Live in the Middle East

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Update on the use of RFID in the Middle East. RFID Journal Live event for Middle East companies concluded on October 5, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Find information about the actual topics at the information link.


Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT
Egypt lifts ban on GPS devices
Egypt, NTRA lifts ban on GPS equipment but devices still require approval. Click here to open the publication by the ITU.

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:00 GMT
African Telecom growing Fastest

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Africa has the fastest growing telecommunication industry. A new survey by Ernst & Young released Thursday shows that between 2002 and 2007, the industry grew by 49.3 percent as opposed to Asia which recorded a 27.4 percent growth (source: ITnewsAfrica)