Overview of Orange Egypt
Orange Egypt (formerly Mobinil) is Egypt's second-largest operator and part of the Orange Group. In Q2 2024 it had about 30.2 million mobile users. Egypt's mobile market is above 123 million users, with penetration of about 95%. In October 2024 Orange Egypt, Vodafone, and e& Egypt each received a 5G licence. The three licences together were valued at about USD 675 million, and they speed up 5G commercial service in Egypt.
For enterprise IoT in Egypt, Orange Egypt offers connectivity, a private APN, and Orange's international IoT capability, including smart-city and industrial deployments.
Orange Egypt facts
- Founded: 1998 (as Mobinil)
- Renamed: Orange Egypt in 2015
- Headquarters: Cairo, Egypt
- Shareholder: Orange Group
- Users, Q2 2024: about 30.2 million
- Market position: Second-largest mobile operator in Egypt
- 5G licence: Granted in October 2024
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Development History and Milestones
Mobinil was founded in 1998, among Egypt's first mobile operators. Through the 2000s it competed with Vodafone Egypt and Etisalat Egypt. In 2010 France Telecom (now Orange) raised its stake to a controlling share. In 2015 the brand became Orange Egypt. During the 2010s it rolled out 3G and 4G and expanded broadband and enterprise services. In October 2024 it received a 5G licence and is launching commercial 5G with Vodafone and e&.
Core Technical Capabilities
Second in Egypt
About 30.2 million users, second in the Egyptian market
5G licence
5G licence granted in 2024
Orange group
IoT and roaming from the Orange group
Enterprise services
Broadband, enterprise communications, and digital services
IoT Applications
In Egypt, Orange Egypt offers IoT connectivity, a private APN, and platforms such as Orange Live Objects. 4G covers the country, and 5G is being extended. Smart-city and industrial IoT work is underway in Cairo, Alexandria, and other cities. Orange also operates in several other African countries, which is the path used for cross-border IoT.
Competitive Advantages
- Place in Egypt: About 30.2 million users and a stable second place
- 5G: Licensed in 2024, moving ahead with Vodafone and e&
- Orange brand: The group brand and its operating capability
- Africa: Orange runs networks in several African countries, and those networks can be used together