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=== Assistant: Yeah, that’s the real issue—everything in Egypt runs through Telecom Egypt TE as the backbone, and the ISPs WE, Vodafon… ===
Yeah, that’s the real issue—everything in Egypt runs through Telecom Egypt (TE) as the backbone, and the ISPs (WE, Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat) are just resellers. That means switching ISPs won’t magically fix the problem since they all rely on TE’s infrastructure.

The main problems with this setup:
# Limited International Bandwidth – Egypt's internet depends on undersea cables, but TE controls how much bandwidth reaches consumers.
# Overloaded Networks – More users than the system can handle, especially in dense areas like Nasr City.
# Throttling & Fair Usage – Even if you pay for a high-speed plan, they cap speeds after a certain limit.
# High Latency for International Traffic – Since most content (Google, Netflix, gaming servers) is outside Egypt, slow routing kills the experience.

The only real "solution" for better internet in Egypt is:
* Fiber Optic Internet (if available) – Still runs through TE but has better speeds & stability.
* 4G/5G Internet Routers – If your mobile signal is strong, a data SIM in a router can be more stable than ADSL.
* VPNs for Stability – Sometimes bypassing ISP routing can help (but can also slow things down).

It’s frustrating because even if you pay more, the service doesn’t improve much. Are you mostly struggling with downloads, gaming, streaming, or just general browsing?