Dec 8, 2025

Algeria Rolls Out 5G Network with Six-Year Expansion Plan$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Algeria has formally launched its 5G mobile network in Algiers, with licenses granted to the country’s three major carriers—Mobilis, Djezzy, and Ooredoo. Over a planned six‑year rollout, coverage will expand from priority regions to the rest of the country, supporting faster data speeds, low‑latency services, and new applications in sectors such as agriculture, urban management, and industry.

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