Egypt telecom firms confirm readiness to provide service in Gaza

Egyptian telecommunications companies expressed their willingness on Saturday to provide communications services to the residents in Gaza Strip due to the Israeli occupation cutting off communication channels.

Vodafone Egypt is ready to send mobile cell towers to the Egyptian city of Rafah, in order to cover up to 10 kilometers within the Strip if operated at maximum power, an official works in the company said.

Similarly, E& Etisalat has announced its eagerness to provide communication services to Gaza residents by operating its existing towers and fast mobile stations along the Egyptian-Palestinian border.