• FTTR offers gigabit speeds, eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones in large homes
• Move strengthens Tunisie Telecom’s role in Tunisia’s digital transformation push

Tunisia’s state-owned operator Tunisie Telecom has launched a new Fiber-to-the-Room (FTTR) service. The technology extends fiber optic connectivity into every room of a home, offering faster and more stable internet coverage than traditional Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), which ends at the doorstep.

The company said the new technology provides subscribers with ultra-fast, consistent connections that eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and signal loss in large or multi-story homes.

“Already a pioneer in broadband deployment and cloud solutions, Tunisie Telecom continues to integrate the world’s best technologies,” said Lassâad Ben Dhiab, the company’s chief executive. “With the launch of TT-FTTR, Tunisie Telecom confirms its role as a key player in national digital development by offering customers a seamless and high-performance internet experience suited to new digital habits. It is a concrete step toward the connected home of tomorrow.”

According to Africa Analysis, in its Africa Broadband Outlook 2024 report, FTTR is designed to meet the rising demand for reliable high-speed connectivity in homes, offices, hotels, and apartment buildings. The technology delivers gigabit-level speeds with low latency, supporting activities such as online learning, video streaming, virtual reality, and smart-home applications.

The report forecasts strong growth for FTTR as service providers compete through premium broadband offerings. It added that fiber operators can leverage the technology to prepare for future digital services through easily managed, fully controllable home networks.

As of March 2025, Tunisie Telecom held 17.3% of Tunisia’s 111,684 household fiber subscribers, according to data from the National Telecommunications Authority (INT). Ooredoo and Orange had market shares of 19.2% and 3.2%, respectively. Topnet, an internet service provider owned by Tunisie Telecom, dominated the market with 50.6%. The remaining share is divided among BEE, Hexabyte, Nety, and Globalnet.

Isaac K. Kassouwi