8216;Egypt internet clampdown cost 90 mn8217;

The Paris-based economic think-tank warned in a statement Thursday that the long-term impact of the communications clampdown could be greater,as it will make it 8220;much more difficult in the future to attract foreign companies and assure them that the networks will remain reliable8221;.

The Egyptian government cut off all Internet service in the country on Friday,then restored it early Wednesday.