• Algeria Telecom partners with ANGEM to deploy fiber using local microenterprises
• Microcredit-backed firms will handle cabling, trenching, and maintenance tasks
• Initiative aims to improve coverage, reduce costs, and foster entrepreneurship
Algerian authorities aim to cover all regions of the country with fiber optic infrastructure. In line with this objective, Algeria Telecom plans to rely on local microenterprises financially supported by the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM).
These microenterprises will be tasked with trench digging, cable laying, and maintaining network infrastructure. To facilitate collaboration, a shared database will be established between the two public institutions, listing qualified and available companies for streamlined coordination.
The initiative stems from a cooperation agreement signed on April 29, marking Algeria Telecom’s 22nd anniversary. In a press release issued on May 19, Algeria Telecom stated that the strategic partnership aims to encourage local entrepreneurship while accelerating fiber optic deployment across the country.
The telecom operator’s primary goal is to improve the quality and reach of its fiber network, particularly in regions that have been underserved by larger providers. By working with local firms familiar with the terrain, the company also expects to improve efficiency in terms of execution time and cost control. ANGEM sees the partnership as a way to enhance job creation and ensure long-term viability for microenterprises supported through its microcredit programs.
The collaboration could extend to other aspects of digital development, including equipment maintenance and public education on ICT usage. However, microenterprises with limited staffing may face challenges managing high service demand or complex projects.
Additionally, joint database management and coordination between two public agencies may encounter delays due to bureaucratic processes or overlapping responsibilities.
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