Telecom Egypt and other fixed-line telecommunication companies have seen their profitability threatened by the rise of mobile service operators such as Vodafone and Etisalat. These companies have experienced the threat of ________.
A) new entrants
B) buyers' growing bargaining power
C) suppliers growing bargaining power
D) intense segment rivalry
E) substitute products

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The rise of mobile service operators like Vodafone and Etisalat represents a threat from substitute products, as they offer alternative communication services that can replace traditional fixed-line telecommunication services.

Telecom Egypt and Other Fixed-Line Telecommunication Companies Have Seen Their