MNOs need to get 50% of their network on 3G before offering TE domestic roaming

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) is requiring mobile operators to have 50% of their networks covered by 3G before the can offer domestic roaming services to Telecom Egypt, Al Mal reports. TE and Orange have already reached a preliminary agreement on local roaming last month, with Vodafone and Etisalat reportedly still in negotiations with TE, sources say.