(Ecofin Agency) - A public tender could soon be launched in Algeria to roll out the 3G in rural and tourist zones. This was announced by the country’s minister of posts, telecommunications, technology and digital Imane Houda Feraoun (photo), on February 12, 2019, during a visit in Tissemsilt where she inaugurated the Algérie Telecom's commercial agency in Theniet El Had.

According to the minister, the public tender, which will be launched next week, will be steered by the post and telecommunications regulator ARPCE. It is aimed at allowing the whole country, even residents of remote areas, access to the advantages offered by telecom services and take advantage of the positive impacts of the digital economy.

The official further indicated that the rollout would be supported by the national investment fund (FNI), which has a window dedicated to the financial management of public equipment.