Morocco is gearing up to launch a tender for 5G bandwidth, attracting interest from China’s Huawei and leading Western firms.
Huawei, already active in Morocco through partnerships with local operators Maroc Telecom and Orange Maroc, holds a competitive advantage over Western contenders like Nokia, Ericsson, and Oracle.
The chosen provider will face the challenge of meeting Morocco’s ambitious targets: delivering 5G coverage to 25% of the population by 2026 and expanding to 70% by 2030, coinciding with the country’s role as a co-host for the 2030 World Cup. The six cities hosting the tournament will enjoy full 5G coverage.
With download speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G and latency as low as 1 millisecond, 5G is expected to revolutionize Morocco’s digital landscape. The country already boasts one of Africa’s highest internet penetration rates at 90.7%.
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