Morocco’s leading telecom operators, Maroc Telecom and Inwi, have jointly submitted a proposal to the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) seeking approval for a shared infrastructure initiative aimed at accelerating nationwide digital development.
The plan calls for the establishment of two new entities: FiberCo, which would focus on building and expanding the passive optical fibre network to fast-track fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments, and TowerCo, responsible for constructing and upgrading telecom towers to support 5G rollout and increasing mobile demand.
ANRT has initiated a public consultation process open until May 30 to gather feedback from industry stakeholders and assess the potential impact on market competition. The proposal includes provisions for other operators to access the shared infrastructure, although specific terms, conditions, and pricing remain undisclosed.
Maroc Telecom’s history of restricting competitor access to fixed-line infrastructure has drawn regulatory scrutiny, adding complexity to the approval and potential implementation of the initiative. Even if ANRT approves the plan, additional regulatory considerations could influence its progress.
The first phase of this ambitious project is valued at approximately MAD 4.4 billion (around US$457 million) over three years, signaling a significant investment in Morocco’s telecommunications future.
