According to the ministry, the initiative also seeks to diversify electronic communication services, stimulate market competition, and ensure equitable access to the internet. Currently, public companies Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) and Djezzy are the only operators authorized to provide satellite services in Algeria, following the shutdown of Divona Algérie in 2019. ATS, for its part, holds both VSAT and GMPCS licenses, enabling it to provide fixed satellite connectivity as well as mobile satellite communication services. This could pave the way for companies such as Starlink, currently the leading provider of consumer satellite internet services in Africa. Amazon is also preparing to enter the satellite internet market in Africa with its Amazon Leo project (formerly Project Kuiper), with a business model similar to Starlink’s.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 11, 2026 01:16 UTC