Constantine — Algeria has taken another major step toward strengthening its digital and telecommunications infrastructure with the inauguration of a new Regional Directorate for Space Communications in Constantine. The facility, opened by Minister of Post and Telecommunications Syed Ali Zarouqi, will serve as a central hub for satellite operations across the eastern provinces, enhancing service delivery, operational efficiency, and regional connectivity.
The new center is part of Algeria’s broader digital transformation strategy, aimed at decentralizing telecommunications services and improving accessibility for local operators and users. It also aligns with the government’s ambition to expand Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) — a subsidiary of the Algérie Télécom Group — which provides satellite-based communications, VSAT networking services, mobile satellite telephony, and geolocation solutions for public and private sectors.
By upgrading the Constantine Regional Directorate, Algeria aims to improve coordination and performance across ATS teams, ensuring greater reliability, broader coverage, and faster response times for clients in the eastern region. The directorate’s jurisdiction spans more than 18 provinces, including Bejaia, Jijel, Annaba, Setif, Batna, Biskra, and M’Sila, effectively serving as the operational backbone for Algeria’s expanding satellite network.
Minister Zarouqi emphasized that these infrastructure investments are essential for enhancing national digital sovereignty and positioning Algeria as a regional leader in satellite communications and smart governance. He noted that the government’s continued focus on modernizing telecommunications infrastructure is designed to reduce dependency on foreign technologies and stimulate innovation within the local tech ecosystem.
The opening of the Constantine hub underscores Algeria’s commitment to fostering technological self-reliance and digital inclusion, particularly in underserved regions. It represents a critical step toward establishing a more robust, integrated, and future-ready national communications framework.
