Algeria Invests in Digital Expansion and Modern Communication Technologies
Algeria is empowering its young workforce and supporting startups and businesses in adopting digital technolog
Algeria is empowering its young workforce and supporting startups and businesses in adopting digital technolog
Ooredoo Algeria has launched a blood donation campaign to support the country’s health system, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility. The initiative received strong employee participation, underscoring Ooredoo’s role as a responsible corporate entity that actively supports community welfare and addresses vital health needs.
Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Karim Bibi Triki, has launched a project to extend the 4G mobile network in Ain Defla, aiming to cover 1,400 localities with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants. This initiative supports Algeria’s digital transformation goals and ensures access to affordable telecommunications services for remote areas.
The award reflects Algérie Télécom’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and quality services.
Algeria has connected over 1.5 million households to high-speed fiber-optic internet, marking a significant achievement in its digital transformation efforts. This expansion is part of the country’s plan to enhance internet access, promote innovation, and drive economic development.
Es’hailSat and Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) are exploring a partnership to enhance Algeria’s telecom services using satellite technology. Es’hailSat, with over 12 years of experience in the Middle East and North Africa, aims to support ATS’s efforts to modernize Algeria’s communication infrastructure, aligning with the country’s broader development goals.
Algeria’s government is launching a five-year digital transformation strategy aimed at shifting from paper-based to digital management, enhancing transparency, and boosting economic performance. The plan includes a new digitization law and strengthened cybersecurity measures, positioning Algeria to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate ICT development by 2029.
eSiha, an Algerian e-health solution, connects users with healthcare professionals via a mobile app. Founded in 2019, it offers services like appointment scheduling, teleconsultations, and digital health records. With over 50,000 downloads and nearly 4,000 daily connections, eSiha significantly improves healthcare access and efficiency in Algeria.
Algeria has doubled its international bandwidth capacity to 9.8 Tbps by early 2024 and completed a 2,600 km fiber optic segment as part of the Trans-Saharan Fiber Optic Backbone project. This initiative, aimed at fostering a digital economy, is co-funded by the AfDB and the EU, and will enhance connectivity and economic growth.
Algeria’s Ministry of Interior has partnered with Algérie Télécom to provide high-speed internet and fixed-line services to all primary schools, prioritizing low-income areas. This initiative aims to improve education and introduce digital skills to young students, supporting the country’s digital transformation efforts.