
Massive Iberian Power Outage Disrupts Internet Service in Morocco
Orange Morocco subscribers experienced an internet connection disruption on Monday, due to a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal, according to the operator.

Orange Morocco subscribers experienced an internet connection disruption on Monday, due to a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal, according to the operator.

Morocco is preparing for the commercial launch of 5G in November 2025. This gradual deployment, aiming for national coverage by 2030, is expected to impact several economic sectors and services in the country.

Maroc Telecom is preparing to significantly modify its range of fiber optic offerings. Starting May 1st, a new pricing structure will come into effect, applicable to both existing customers and new subscriptions. This revision mainly results in a significant increase in the speeds offered at several tiers.

Morocco is preparing to deploy 5G, in anticipation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. The goal is to reach a coverage of 25% of the population by 2026 and 70% by 2030.

It is an announcement that has surprised more than one observer on the Moroccan telecommunications market. Maroc Telecom and Inwi, long-time competitors, have decided to join forces. The two operators have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at modernizing the kingdom’s infrastructure, particularly in anticipation of hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-organized with Spain and Portugal.

Residents of Sala Al Jadida complain of an Orange Internet outage that has lasted for several days.

The Orange group aims to strengthen its investments in Morocco where it already employs some 3,500 people. The French telecoms giant places the kingdom at the heart of its expansion strategy in Africa and the Middle East.

Orange’s rates in Morocco are high compared to those charged in other European and African countries where it offers competitive prices.

The French company Orange , also present in Morocco, has decided to offer its customers free calls to Morocco. This is following the terrible earthquake that hit the kingdom in the night from Friday to Saturday.

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.

Competition is fierce between the mobile operators IAM, Orange and Inwi in the roaming market at this time, when 80,000 Moroccan customers have joined Qatar to attend the Atlas Lions’ matches. They all want to get their share of the pie.

Orange Morocco has announced an investment program of 35 billion dirhams by 2025 aimed at facilitating access to quality services for all segments of the population.