The European Union is investing €20 million in Morocco’s digital transformation, particularly in 5G, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. But its financing excludes equipment from suppliers it classifies as high-risk, a category that notably targets Huawei and ZTE.
American operator Starlink is preparing its official launch in Morocco. Elon Musk’s company has obtained approval from authorities to deploy its satellite network , promising complete coverage of the kingdom.
The telecommunications landscape in Morocco has reached a decisive milestone in 2025. Users are massively abandoning voice calls and SMS in favor of the Internet and instant messaging, driven by the meteoric rise of 5G.
The arrival of Starlink in Morocco is slowed down by strong opposition from local telecommunications operators. Despite growing demand, the ANRT has still not issued a license to Elon Musk’s company.
Everything is ready for the commercial launch of 5G technology in Morocco. But challenges must be met to ensure its success.
Morocco is preparing to commercially launch fifth-generation (5G) telephony services next November, a major step in its digital strategy.
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has launched a tender for the allocation of fifth-generation (5G) mobile telephony licenses. Operators have been invited this Friday to submit their proposals for the establishment and operation of the future networks.
Morocco is taking an important step in the launch of its 5G network. A call for tenders for the allocation of the first 5G licenses will soon be launched by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT).
Morocco has committed to deploying 5G on its territory before the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a requirement of FIFA. The government plans to cover 25% of the country by 2026, with a final target of 70%. However, the path seems long and fraught with obstacles.
As early as 2025, Moroccans could have access to satellite internet thanks to Starlink and OneWeb. The ANRT, the telecommunications regulatory authority in Morocco, is considering granting licenses to these two companies.
Ghita Mezzour, the delegate minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, stated on Tuesday in Rabat that the obligation to identify any subscriber wishing to subscribe to telecom services rests with the public telecommunications network operators.
Maroc Telecom’s appeal against the liquidation of the penalty imposed by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) was rejected by the Rabat Court of Appeal.