2009-04-05

Egypt lifts the ban of GPS devices

NTRA Issues GPS Related Decisions

The Egyptian National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) issued new decisions that essentially lefts the ban on the GPS devices for civilian uses.

The decisions allow the import of cars equipped with GPS and navigation programs, the new rules also permit the import of GPS-enabled mobile phones, computers and other devices with civilian applications.

The major use of GPS devices that is still restricted is the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) services, or Fleet Management Services, this use while technically possible now, will need to be authorized by NTRA according to specific regulations and in coordination with the concerned security authorities.

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