Internet speed.. How does digital infrastructure support the path of sustainable development in Egypt?

There is no doubt that the speed of the Internet is a technical indicator that measures the efficiency of networks and all elements of the digital infrastructure, and also an indicator of the extent of societies’ ability to access education, work, and digital services. Which achieves a digital economy.

In this context, Egypt continued to improve its position in fixed Internet speed indicators, while maintaining the lead in African countries, a lead that has been with it since 2025 until now, and this is a reflection of what has been achieved through digital infrastructure efforts.

Egypt advances in internet speed

According to Speedtest Global index dataIndex, the average fixed Internet speed in Egypt increased to 91.62 Mbps during January 2026, making the country ranked 76th globally, compared to 77th place in December 2025.

This improvement comes within an upward trend that fixed Internet services have witnessed in Egypt in recent years. The average speed increased during the year 2025 by about 14 megabits per second, which strengthened Egypt’s position on the map of global communication services. This is in line with the axes of the national agenda “Egypt Vision 2030”.

The data indicate that, in conjunction with this progress, Egypt maintained first place in Africa in average fixed Internet speed, which would be a direct achievement of the ninth goal: industry, innovation, and infrastructure; This is because the high speed of the Internet helps activate digital government services and reach all citizens easily and fairly, and also supports…Projects such as “A Decent Life” to reduce the digital gap between urban and rural areas.

From copper cables to optical fiber

The improvement in Internet speed also cannot be separated from sustainable investments in communications infrastructure, most notably the expansion of the use of fiber-optic networks, instead of traditional copper cables. These optical fibers allow data to be transferred at high speeds and with greater efficiency, which makes them an essential element in building networks capable of accommodating the increasing demand for digital services.

Egypt is at the forefront of Africa

January 2026 data shows that the difference between Egypt and a number of other African countries is still large in averageFixed internet speed; Côte d’Ivoire came in second place in Africa with an average of 59.45 Mbps, followed by Mauritius with 57.32 Mbps, then Morocco with 55.71 Mbps.

At the global level, Singapore topped the ranking with an average speed of 416.10 Mbps, followed by the United Arab Emirates with 397.41 Mbps, and then France with 348.02 Mbps. This comparison reveals that Egypt’s retention of the African lead represents an important and significant progress in the field of achieving digital justice and supporting infrastructure with advanced technologies.

Internet speed and digital transformation

The importance of improving Internet speed is also evident through its direct impact on the ability of individuals and institutions to use digital services efficiently. Because the higher the quality of communication, the better the execution of tasksDigital is more accessible, whether in work, education, e-commerce or government services.

A strong digital infrastructure is also linked to the economy’s ability to adopt modern technologies, primarily:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Cloud Computing

The Internet and bridging the digital divide

Developing infrastructure networks and increasing Internet speed represents one of the important paths to reducing the digital gap between different regions and groups. Providing fast, reliable connectivity at affordable prices can expand access to knowledge, services and employment, especially in areas where…It had weak communications infrastructure.

Thus, investment in fiber optic networks and the development of Internet services and speed are directly linked to society’s ability to participate more broadly in digital transformation efforts, within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) based on inclusion and justice.

The bottom line is that Egypt’s leadership in Africa in fixed Internet speed highlights the degree of remarkable progress in digital infrastructure, especially with the increase recorded in the average speed during 2025 and the continued improvement during 2026. Hence, Internet speed becomes part of a broader system of sustainable development.

From this development standpoint, The Earth Guards Foundation emphasizes the importance of adopting an approachBalanced, combining digital transformation with comprehensive justice. Therefore, the Foundation calls for maintaining such efforts and ensuring their sustainability, in order to achieve “Egypt Vision 2030” and to achieve all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).