Mobile phone code of conduct was introduced by an Egyptian agency

 Egyptian National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) introduced an “ethics code” for mobile phones. This code of conduct contains 16 paragraphs that were designed to regulate mobile users’ behavior while they receive/make calls or send messages over their handsets.

Thus, point number 2 in the code says that a user cannot call others during the times of rest. Paragraph seven contains an advice that says the text messages should not contain inappropriate words or indecent images.

Point 11 of the code suggests phone owners “choose a non-annoying ringtone”.

Most reasonable paragraphs of the code cover religious matters. Thus, the code warns against using mobile phones when inside places of worship or while driving the car.

It is uncertain if the code will have any legal power and it is not clear if it is intended for Egypt’s inhabitants, visitors to the country, or both.