For most of the world, streaming services promise smooth access: click, pay, and watch. While global platforms such as Netflix and Spotify have expanded their reach, access across the region remains uneven. “For younger audiences across the region, streaming isn’t just about access,” he says. Andreaux says organized IPTV piracy operations have become increasingly sophisticated, designing services that closely mimic legitimate streaming platforms. He also referred to market analysis suggesting that roughly “23 percent of users in the region still access pirate IPTV services.”

Source: The North Africa Journal March 01, 2026 13:01 UTC