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Egypt to launch ‘child SIM card’ with internet restrictions by mid-2026

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Egypt to launch ‘child SIM card’ with internet restrictions by mid-2026
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Egypt will launch a dedicated “child SIM card” featuring secure internet packages, parental controls, and age-based social media restrictions before 30 June 2026, the cabinet spokesman said, as the government drafts comprehensive legislation to protect minors in the digital environment.
Cabinet Spokesman Mohamed El-Homosany stated the SIM card initiative is part of a proposed governance framework for child online protection. The framework also includes a “fixed internet control

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