The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrouki, is taking part in Barcelona, Spain, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world’s largest international event dedicated to the telecommunications and digital technology industry. This was announced this Tuesday in a ministry press release.
On this occasion, Mr. Zerrouki participated in the ministerial meeting focused on the theme “Frequency Spectrum Challenges and License Renewals for Sustainable Investment.” He stated that “spectrum policy represents a sovereign, economic, and strategic decision,” emphasizing that “the goal of spectrum pricing should not be limited to maximizing auction revenues, but should primarily aim to strengthen digital communication and stimulate economic growth,” the same text added.
The minister explained that “high spectrum taxes are likely to delay investments in digital infrastructure, particularly regarding the deployment of 5G and 6G networks,” advocating for “balanced approaches capable of encouraging long-term investments in the sector.”
It should be noted that Zerrouki traveled at the head of a significant delegation, composed of representatives from national companies operating in the telecommunications sector and startups specialized in messaging applications. Algeria’s participation in the MWC fits into “the State’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the international technological and digital space and developing strategic partnerships capable of supporting technological transformations and developments, as well as expanding investment and innovation opportunities in the telecommunications sector,” it was specified.
It should also be noted that global giants such as Huawei, Nvidia, and other innovators and experts in the mobile technology sector are taking part in this annual event to present recent advances in connectivity. In addition to major companies, the MWC also highlights startups offering innovative solutions, providing exhibition space to young high-potential companies in the sector.