• Tunisia is exploring private 5G networks to help companies set up high-speed, low-latency connections tailored to their needs.
• The government has launched a public consultation on the use of the 3.3–3.4 GHz frequency band, which could power industrial-grade networks.
• Military radar use in the region may require coordination and safeguards to avoid signal interference.
Tunisian authorities are looking into opening the 3.3–3.4 GHz frequency band for private 5G networks. The goal is to let businesses set up their own networks for specific industrial or commercial needs.
The National Frequencies Agency (ANF) has launched a public consultation, open until April 18, to gather input from stakeholders.
The ANF says this frequency band offers a good balance between coverage and speed. It supports data rates up to several gigabits per second—enough for demanding industrial uses.
“5G in Tunisia isn’t just about faster internet,” the agency said in its consultation paper. “There’s growing interest in private networks across different sectors. The private 5G market offers big opportunities for businesses and is expected to grow quickly in the coming years, driven by demand for high-quality, low-latency connections.”
But there’s a hurdle. In Tunisia and other North African countries, the 3.3–3.4 GHz band is still used by European military radars, especially along the coast and on ships.
To avoid interference, the International Telecommunication Union recommends using mitigation techniques and safeguards to allow telecoms and defense systems to operate side by side.
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