Morocco is accelerating its digital transition. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, announced on Monday in Rabat the upcoming launch of 5G . This fifth-generation technology will be deployed in the Kingdom in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in 2025 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco has committed to deploying 5G on its territory before the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a requirement of FIFA. The government plans to cover 25% of the country by 2026, with a final target of 70%. However, the path seems long and fraught with obstacles.
As early as 2025, Moroccans could have access to satellite internet thanks to Starlink and OneWeb. The ANRT, the telecommunications regulatory authority in Morocco, is considering granting licenses to these two companies.
In Morocco, the launch of 5G is struggling to become a reality. And for good reason, the development of fiber optics is experiencing a huge delay.
Morocco is preparing for the 5G revolution. In this sense, a new National Frequency Plan (PNF) has been adopted.
The number of Internet subscribers in Morocco stood at 31.3 million in the first half of this year, up 15.1%.
In 2020, international Internet bandwidth and data and fixed traffic increased due to the health crisis. Faced with this increase, a major investment in Very High Speed (VHS) infrastructure is essential and the ANRT is already getting to work.
The Nexans Group has just inaugurated a new factory in Nouaceur for its Telecom Systems Business Unit. This new unit will produce fiber optic cable connectivity accessories for FTTH, 5G, Data Center and LAN applications.
Choosing an equipment manufacturer for the implementation of the first 5G infrastructures in Morocco goes far beyond the technical aspect. It also highlights strategic and geopolitical issues.
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has defined new priorities for the telecoms sector for the next four years. This is the essence of the latest session of the agency’s board of directors.
The company "Huawei" has many ambitions as part of its development projects in Morocco. To this end, it aspires for the Kingdom to become the first country to launch 5G on the African continent.