Algérie Télécom is increasing partnerships to improve telecoms services on the national market. The incumbent operator signed a memorandum of understanding with its competitor Ooredoo last January, about two weeks after concluding a similar agreement with Djezzy.
Algérie Télécom signed a partnership agreement with Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) last week. The two subsidiaries of the Algérie Télécom Group are committed to working together to improve connectivity services for citizens and businesses.
As part of this collaboration, both parties will implement a series of initiatives while leveraging each other's skills and expertise. These include the implementation of innovative professional solutions, the integration of cutting-edge technologies and the modernization of telecommunications networks.
The partnership is part of Algérie Telecom's global strategy focused on technological innovation and continuous improvement of service quality. To this end, the company has already signed agreements with players in the telecoms sector such as Djezzy and Ooredoo. It is now turning to satellites, because the said technology offers a greater range allowing it to reach even populations living in rural, remote areas and difficult to access for its terrestrial networks.
This initiative is therefore expected to help improve the adoption of connectivity services in the country. This should also help accelerate the Algerian government's ambition to develop the “information society” through infrastructure, telecommunications means and the use of ICT. Furthermore, the executive has made improving the quality of connectivity and the generalization of access to high and very high speed Internet one of the priorities of its general policy.
As a reminder, Algeria had 50.5 million subscribers to mobile telephone services in the third quarter of 2023, according to statistics from the Post and Electronic Communications Authority (ARPCE). The number of Internet users was 52.2 million.