Telephony app is developed by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA).

The move comes as the country seeks to implement customs duties of approximately 38.5 percent on imported phones to combat smuggling.

Officials estimate that up to 95 percent of mobile phones entering Egypt are smuggled.

Under the new regulations, imported devices will be registered upon entry into customs ports and linked to network systems.

A grace period of 90 days will be allowed to pay fees, after which the network will be closed.

According to Ahram Arabic gate, phones for personal use less than EGP 15,000 are exempt from fees.

User guide to Telephony app
 

- Download the app from your device’s app store (iOS or Android).

- Register your data, including your mobile phone number.

- Pay fees and register exemption requests online.

- Complete transactions using secure payment methods.

How to register your device
 

- Input your device’s unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.

- You can find your phone’s IMEI in the settings menu or by dialling *#06# on your keypad.

- If your mobile device supports two SIM cards, there will be two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM card. You can enter one of them.

- Press “Check” to calculate the applicable fees and taxes.

- Choose from available digital payment methods to complete the transaction.

As of 1 January 2025, all imported phones must be registered on the Telephony app. Unregistered devices will not be activated and will thus be blocked from local networks.