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Egypt launches free child internet safety services 'Itmen' and 'Itmen Ala Al-Akher'
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Egypt launches free child internet safety services 'Itmen' and 'Itmen Ala Al-Akher'
Egypt's telecom regulator has activated two free services to protect children online, blocking harmful content and restricting social media.
- Mohamed Ibrahim, executive deputy of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority, announced the activation of "Itmen" and "Itmen Ala Al-Akher" as of July 1, 2026.
- The services are free during the trial period and can be activated on existing lines via company branches or apps without a new SIM or number change.
- Ibrahim stated that the services aim to provide a safe internet environment for children by blocking harmful websites, apps, and unsafe search engines.
- Ibrahim said approximately 30 million mobile lines in Egypt are used by children, and the blocked content lists are updated periodically.
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