Egypt to regulate social media for minors with special SIM 

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Egypt to regulate social media for minors with special SIM 

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Egypt is taking a different approach to moderating kids’ use of the Internet. Instead of targeting platforms like TikTok or Instagram, it is going after the entry point, which the SIM card.

The plan, led by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority, is to introduce dedicated SIM cards for minors within the next 60 days. 

These SIMs will come with built-in restrictions that limit access to certain apps, websites, and types of content, shaping a child’s internet experience before they even go online.

It is a notable shift. Regulators have long pushed social media companies to enforce age limits, with mixed results. Egypt’s workaround is to control access at the infrastructure level instead, reducing reliance on platforms to police themselves.

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