Egypt Awarded ”Speedtest Award”, Retaining Its Lead in Africa for Fixed Broadband Speed in 2026
Continental Recognition in the Austrian Capital
Ookla, the global leader in telecommunications network intelligence and performance analysis, announced that the Arab Republic of Egypt has won the "Speedtest Award" for the fastest fixed broadband network in Africa for the first half of 2026. Accepting on behalf of Eng. Raafat Hindy, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, the Egyptian delegation received the award on the sidelines of the "Network X 2026" conference, held in Vienna from October 13 to 15.
Fruits of Investment in Digital Infrastructure
This achievement reflects the success of the Egyptian state's strategic efforts to modernize its digital infrastructure and expand fiber-optic networks across the nation. These initiatives have significantly enhanced service quality, enabled networks to accommodate surging data demand, and accelerated the country's digital transformation goals. Ookla’s evaluation relies on real-world test results gathered through the Speedtest platform, reflecting the actual user experience.
Encouraging Investment and Elevating Quality
Eng. Mohamed Shamroukh, CEO of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), affirmed that this international recognition highlights the fruitful collaboration between the Authority and telecom operators. He noted that the award serves as a strong motivation to continue investing in network infrastructure, elevating service standards for citizens, and enhancing the global and regional competitiveness of Egypt’s ICT sector.