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The Maroc Telecom Group, a major player in the telecommunications sector, is continuing its proactive approach to respond to market challenges in the countries where it is present.
This approach is marked by a sustained investment program, aimed at strengthening connectivity and supporting the growth of digital uses.
The Group therefore places innovation and the modernization of its infrastructure at the heart of its strategy to support the economic and social development of the regions where it operates, particularly in Africa.
A sustained investment program for the future of telecommunications
Between 2006 and 2023, Maroc Telecom devoted more than 45.4 billion dirhams to investments in its subsidiaries, mainly in Africa. These resources are allocated to covering new areas, modernizing networks and improving the quality of services, particularly for mobile voice, data and high-speed Internet. In 2023, nearly 4.5 billion dirhams, or 24.7% of subsidiary turnover, have been invested to support the growth and transformation of networks on the continent.
Fighting digital exclusion in Africa
An important part of Maroc Telecom’s commitment in Africa lies in its active participation in the fight against digital exclusion. By deploying its infrastructure across all territories, including the most remote areas, the Group contributes to reducing the digital divide and providing populations with access to quality connectivity services.
This support is essential to promote the development of the digital economy in Africa, a booming sector, particularly for young entrepreneurs and local businesses.
Infrastructure projects to strengthen the continent’s connectivity
Among Maroc Telecom’s flagship projects, we find the construction of two strategic submarine and land cables, intended to strengthen connectivity between Africa and the rest of the world.
THE Trans-African cablewith a length of 5,700 kilometers, connects Morocco to Niger, passing through Mauritania, Mali and Burkina Faso, thus allowing better coverage of the territories of West Africa.
On the other hand, the submarine cable “West Africa”connects West Africa to Europe, via Morocco, over a distance of more than 9,400 kilometers. These investments, which exceed 2 billion dirhams, aim to guarantee reliable and rapid connectivity, essential to the development of digital exchanges on an international scale.
A rapidly growing fleet
The Maroc Telecom Group continues to grow and adapt its services to the growing needs of users. At the end of September 2024, the Group’s total base reached 79.7 million subscribers, up 6.1% compared to the previous year. This growth is particularly notable in the African subsidiaries, which recorded a 9.6% increase in their subscriber base, driven by strong demand for mobile and Internet services.
