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@todayilearned@noc.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 hours ago

TIL that in Egypt, home internet is not unlimited. Users are sold a "Gigabyte Quota," and once it runs out, the internet effectively cuts off or slows to 2000s-era speeds unless you purchase "Add-on Gigs" to survive until the end of the month.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-want-unlimited-internet-government-say-no
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1qyq1b1/til_that_in_egypt_home_internet_is_not_unlimited/

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Egyptians want unlimited internet. Their government thinks they will steal it

A policy in force since 2009 is now being questioned by internet users who accuse the government of failing to keep up with the rising needs of consumers after the pandemic
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