Tunisia is preparing for the rollout of 5G technology, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure and accelerate its digital transformation. The country’s telecom providers have submitted applications for 5G licenses, with the launch expected by the end of the year.
Tunisia is poised to enhance its digital infrastructure with the introduction of 5G technology, expected by year-end. This initiative, part of a broader digital transformation strategy, involves major telecom providers like Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo Tunisie, and Orange Tunisie, who have recently applied for 5G licenses.
Tunisia is launching an e-visa platform to enhance visa processing and boost tourism, part of the broader “Tunisia Digital 2025” initiative. Funded by a loan from the African Development Bank, this platform aims to streamline public services and support economic growth through digital transformation.
Tunisia is taking decisive action to enhance telecommunications security by mandating the deactivation of unregistered SIM cards. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Communication Technologies and the National Telecommunications Authority, requires all SIM cards to be linked to verified identities, reflecting a continent-wide trend towards stricter SIM card regulations.
Tunisia is tightening regulations on SIM card usage, mandating telecom operators to deactivate unidentified SIMs to combat cybercrime and fraud. The new measures include identity verification, updates to subscriber registers, and restrictions on SIM card sales, addressing the inflated subscriber numbers and multiple SIM card ownership issues.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies and INT are cracking down on unregistered SIM cards to combat cybercrime and fraud. Telecom operators must deactivate improperly registered SIM cards until valid ID verification is completed. This initiative aims to update subscriber data, curb unauthorized SIM sales, and address inflated mobile subscriber figures in the country.
Ooredoo Tunisia has become the first telecommunications operator in Tunisia to achieve the N-Cloud certification from the National Cyber Security Agency, demonstrating its commitment to cybersecurity and data integrity.
BIGTECH 2024, held at the Kram Exhibition Centre, gathers 1,000 startups and companies to position Tunisia as a technology hub in Africa. The event promotes innovation, AI, IoT, and digital transformation, supported by government initiatives in digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and the simplification of administrative procedures.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies has launched a tender for 5G network licenses as part of a national digital development strategy. Interested operators must submit bids by September 2, 2024. The initiative aims to enhance digital infrastructure and expand broadband coverage, supporting the country’s digital growth and connectivity goals.
Tunisia plans to launch 5G by November 2024, leveraging South Korea’s expertise. This initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation across sectors like agriculture, education, and transport, aligning with Tunisia’s National Digital Transformation Strategy 2025. The launch will facilitate smart technologies and enhance digital services.
