The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Mr. Sid Ali Zerrouki, announced on the evening of Wednesday, December 03, 2025 at Algiers, the official launch of 5G technology. The announcement was made during of a ceremony organized at the International Conference Center Abdelatif-Rahal.

The new generation of mobile network, technology 5G is now in service in Algeria. The official launch took place in presence of members of the government, of the adviser to the President of the Republic in charge of communication, Mr. Kamel Sidi Said, as well as representatives of Mobilis, Ooredoo and Djezzy, holders of the 5G license, and the Postal Regulatory Authority and electronic communications (ARPCE).

The launch of 5G has been described as a” 'decisive step'” for the modernization of telecommunications, a start of gradual deployment intended to support the digital economy. Les announced goals are linked to Artificial Intelligence, to the Internet of Objects (IoT), Cloud Computing and technologies used in health, industry 4.0, education or even smart mobility.

According to the Minister of Post and Telecommunications from Algeria, sid Ali Zerrouki, the digital ecosystem could generate 9 billion dollars for GDP in 2025 and 13 billion by 2030, thanks in particular to jobs created and to attract investments. According to him, “thanks to the strategic vision, with the constant support and precise directions of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, we were able to ensure the efficiency and the optimal quality of this project at all levels”.

According to the CEO of Ooredoo Algeria, Mr. Roni Tohme, this launch marks an important step for its operator, which wants to participate actively in digital transformation by offering 5G services and broad coverage.

The commissioning of 5G will allow according to the Ministry to operators “to begin the deployment of the first stations 5G and to prepare offers for citizens and businesses, in accordance with a national plan guaranteeing progressive coverage and balanced over a period of six years”, with the objective of achieving all of the territory.