New Recharge Card Prices Spark Controversy

The recent surge in search engine queries and social media discussions about the increase in recharge card prices has sparked controversy among mobile phone users in Egypt.

No Official Announcement from Telecom Companies

Despite the rumors, none of the telecommunications companies operating in Egypt have officially announced any increase in recharge card prices. Instead, they have introduced new category cards, which some customers have misinterpreted as price hikes.

Sources within the communication sector have denied any increase in recharge card prices or internet packages, dismissing the rumors circulating on social media as false.

Recharge Card Prices Remain Unchanged

Confusion in market due to shortage of recharge cards

The mobile companies have not issued an official statement regarding the recharge card prices, and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority has not confirmed or denied the rumors.

Previous Price Hike in January 2024

The last increase in recharge card prices occurred in January 2024, with the following changes:

• The price of a 900-minute and megabyte card for 28 days increased from 35 EGP to 38.5 EGP.
• The price of an 800-minute and megabyte card for 14 days increased from 21.5 EGP to 23.65 EGP.
• The price of a 450-minute and megabyte card for 7 days increased from 11.5 EGP to 12.65 EGP.
• The price of a 625-minute and megabyte card for 7 days increased from 15.5 EGP to 17 EGP.
• The price of a 225-minute and megabyte card for 1 day increased from 6 EGP to 6.6 EGP.