Egypt reaches 40 mn Internet users in FY2017-18

The total number of Internet users in Egypt hit over 40 mn in FY2017-18, according to data from the ICT Ministry picked up by Youm7. The number includes users who access the Internet via WiFi or through mobile data. High-speed Internet subscribers are concentrated in the Greater Cairo area, which holds 40% of these users, followed by Delta governorates and Upper Egypt. The total number of SIM cards in circluation declined marginally to 100.24 mn as of February 2018.