Algeria plans to fully replace its outdated copper telecom network with high-speed fiber optics by the end of 2027. The shift supports national goals to boost internet quality and enable sectors like AI, e-services, telemedicine, and fintech. Only 27% of households are currently connected to fiber;. Indeed, “Fiber To The Home” or “Optical Fiber To The Home”, is a wired telecommunications network technology, which, notably, allows access to the Internet at very high speed and in which the optical fiber is routed to the home, FTTH is a solution in which optical fiber is used end-to-end between. Algeria is aiming to achieve full nationwide fiber optic coverage by early 2027 as the country accelerates efforts to modernize digital infrastructure and expand high-speed connectivity across urban and rural regions. The announcement, made by Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali. The move to replace copper cables with fiber optics presents a significant opportunity for international technology firms specializing in fiber optic infrastructure and equipment. During a working and inspection visit to Batna Province, Zerouki stated.
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