Morocco
Morocco Leads Africa in Internet Connectivity, but Rural Areas Lag Behind
Certainly, Morocco has made significant progress to ensure internet access, but major challenges remain to be addressed.
Topic
Telecoms
Morocco
Orange Expands 5G and Fiber Investments in Morocco, Boosting African Growth Strategy
The Orange group aims to strengthen its investments in Morocco where it already employs some 3,500 people. The French telecoms giant places the kingdom at the heart of its expansion strategy in Africa and the Middle East.
Morocco
Maroc Telecom Faces Backlash After Reducing Data Plan Durations
Maroc Telecom has revised its offers upwards to the dismay of its subscribers who are already suffering from the high cost of living.
Morocco
Algeria Deploys 'Electronic Army' in Social Media War Against Morocco
Algeria is waging an electronic war against Morocco "its enemy it sees everywhere" by deploying an army of "electronic flies" that swarm social networks with the mission of drowning their users in fake news.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Ambitious 'Digital 2030' Plan: 5G, Fiber, and Cloud Expansion
The government of Aziz Akhannouch has unveiled the key pillars of the national strategy Digital Morocco 2030. Morocco has big ambitions for the digital economy.
Morocco
Maroc Telecom Pays $640 Million Fine for Anti-Competitive Practices
Maroc Telecom has complied with the decision of the Rabat Commercial Court. The historic operator had been fined for anti-competitive practices.
Morocco
Orange Morocco Faces Backlash Over High Prices Compared to European and African Markets
Orange’s rates in Morocco are high compared to those charged in other European and African countries where it offers competitive prices.
Morocco
Morocco Considers TikTok Ban as Parliament Debates Social Media Regulation
The issue of banning TikTok, suggested by several Moroccan deputies, should be addressed during the next session of the Moroccan Parliament, which begins in October.
Morocco
Morocco's Internet Monopoly Faces Criticism as Country Prepares for Major Sporting Events
As Morocco prepares to host major events, including the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) and the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, Maroc Telecom, which holds the internet monopoly, continues to provide mediocre services at very high prices.
Morocco
Marrakech Internet Woes Threaten Tourism, Daily Life: Lawmaker Demands Action
MP Abderrahmane Wafa, from the parliamentary group of the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM) in the House of Advisors, questioned the delegate minister to the head of government in charge of digital transition and administrative reform, Ghita Mezzour, about the weakness of internet services in Marrakech and its impact on daily life and tourism.
Morocco
Etisalat Considers Exiting Morocco After Maroc Telecom Hit with $645 Million Fine
A record fine is pushing Etisalat to consider ending its Moroccan adventure. The Emirati group holds 53% of Maroc Telecom.
Morocco
Morocco to Deactivate Anonymous SIM Cards in Cybercrime Crackdown
As part of the strengthening of the fight against cybercrime, telecom operators are required to identify all their subscribers, Ghita Mezzour, the delegate minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, recently announced.