Summary:

On 15 December 2025, Algeria’s Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrougui, announced the upcoming launch of the Medusa submarine cable project, which will connect Algeria to the international telecommunications network and enhance the country’s internet capacity, currently at 10.2 terabits per second.  

Zerrougui also highlighted that fiber optic coverage in Algeria now reaches 2.9 million subscribers, expected to surpass 3 million in the coming weeks, with nationwide fiber access targeted by 2027. Algerian fiber networks have extended to the borders of Mauritania and Niger. 

The minister also highlighted the Algiers Declaration on safe and responsible digital platforms, the phased rollout of 5G, and the growth of electronic payments, with 150 million users reported in 2025. 

Outlook: 

Algeria’s digital initiatives are set to strengthen the country’s role in regional connectivity and the broader African digital ecosystem. The Medusa submarine cable, coupled with expanding fiber networks, is expected to support the growth of digital services, e-commerce, and technological innovation. 

The government’s efforts to establish fair and secure digital platforms, alongside the gradual rollout of 5G and the expansion of electronic payments, could attract investment in the technology and telecommunications sectors, promote economic diversification, and enhance Algeria’s competitiveness in regional and international digital markets. 

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