The Algerian government announced on February 17 that over three million households are now connected to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology, marking a key milestone in the country’s broadband expansion strategy.
The rollout is part of Algeria’s “All Fiber” plan, which aims to extend fiber optic coverage to the entire nation by 2027. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications stated that the progress reflects its continued commitment to building a modern, sustainable, and sovereign digital ecosystem, led by Algérie Télécom and coordinated with sector stakeholders.
The fiber expansion addresses growing demand for high-speed connectivity driven by remote work, connected homes, e-learning, gaming, and streaming services. Compared to legacy copper technologies such as ADSL, fiber delivers significantly higher performance and reliability. The government plans to phase out ADSL entirely by 2027.
According to the Regulatory Authority for Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE), Algeria had 2.25 million FTTH subscribers as of June 2025, representing 33.73% of the country’s 6.67 million internet users. ADSL accounted for 36.24%, fixed 4G for 29.97%, and specialized links 0.06%. Algeria has an estimated 7.4 million households.
The ministry noted that the rollout is being conducted “in a balanced manner” across all wilayas, though nationwide adoption will depend on service affordability. The International Telecommunication Union reported that in 2025, the cost of 5 gigabytes of fixed internet in Algeria was 2.5% of gross national income per capita, slightly below the global average of 2.53% but above the recommended 2% affordability threshold.
