Telecom Egypt and AMS-IX sign a strategic partnership to build an internet exchange (EG-IX) in Cairo, Egypt

Adel Hamed, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We are very pleased with our partnership with AMS-IX as the launch of Egypt’s first commercial IXP platform will support Egypt’s digital transformation plans. This step will not only enhance the country’s internet ecosystem, but also support the ongoing regional efforts to establish a digital ecosystem that aggregates internet traffic from Africa and the Middle East."

Peter van Burgel, AMS-IX CEO, said: "AMS-IX has been working at the core of the internet for over 25 years. We are delighted and proud to work with Telecom Egypt, the leading telecom carrier in Egypt, to enhance the country’s connectivity.”

About Telecom Egypt
Telecom Egypt is the first integrated telecom operator in Egypt providing all telecom services to its customers including fixed and mobile voice and data services. Telecom Egypt has a long history serving Egyptian customers for over 160 years maintaining a leadership position in the Egyptian telecom market by offering its enterprise and consumer customers the most advanced technology, reliable infrastructure solutions and the widest network of submarine cables. Aside from its mobile operation "WE", the company owns a 45% stake in Vodafone Egypt. Telecom Egypt’s shares and GDRs (Ticker: ETEL.CA; TEEG.LN) are traded on The Egyptian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. Please refer to Telecom Egypt’s full financial disclosure on ir.te.eg

About AMS-IX
AMS-IX is a neutral member-based association that operates multiple interconnection platforms around the world. Its leading platform in Amsterdam has been playing a crucial role at the core of the internet for more than 25 years and is one of the largest hubs for internet traffic in the world. Connecting to AMS-IX ensures that global IP traffic is routed in an efficient, fast, secure, stable and cost-effective way for customers such as internet service providers, telecom companies, and cloud providers. This allows them to offer low latency and engaging online experiences for end-users.