Tunisia, located in North Africa, is characterised by diverse geographical features, with coastal regions in the north and east, and arid desert in the south. The population of approximately 12 million is concentrated mainly in the coastal regions, with the interior largely sparsely populated. Key cities include the capital, Tunis, and Sfax, both of which serve as major technological hubs. Tunisia's telecommunications sector is relatively advanced, with a high mobile penetration rate and a growing emphasis on digital technologies. The government's 'Digital Tunisia 2020' strategy bolstered the country's digital economy, fostering innovation and smart cities. However, internet penetration in rural and remote desert areas remains a challenge, with satellite technology being used to improve connectivity. Tunisia also has a burgeoning renewable energy sector, primarily solar, with the government aiming for 35% of total electricity production from renewables by 2030. Despite this, infrastructure development is uneven, with the coastal regions far more developed than interior regions.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Ooredoo Tunisie is the largest mobile network operating in Tunisia. The company began operations in 2002, activating its first mobile services in December that year. Originally branded as Tunisiana, the company rebranded to Ooredoo in April 2014 to match the branding of its parent company Ooredoo Group. The company is a part of Ooredoo's international network of operations that spans ten countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Ooredoo was established in 1987 in Doha, originally as a telephone exchange company, and has since grown to become a major communications...
Orange Tunisia is a leading telecommunications provider in Tunisia, established as a joint venture between the Tunisian Internet Agency and Orange S.A, a French multinational telecommunications corporation. The current entity was founded in May 2010, following the acquisition of a majority stake by Orange S.A in the Tunisian operator Divona Telecom. The Tunisian Internet Agency, a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, holds a minority stake in the company. Orange Tunisia offers a range of services including mobile, landline, internet and IPTV services to...
Tunisie Telecom is the primary telecommunications operator in Tunisia, providing both fixed and mobile telephony services. The state-owned company began operations 1995, and activated its first mobile services in March 1998. Tunisie Telecom was transformed into a public company in April 2004, with 35% ownership sold to Emirati TeCom-DIG in 2006.
Tunisie Telecom has extended its operations beyond national borders, with a significant presence in the international telecommunications market. In 2016, it became a European telecoms operator through the acquisition of a 60% share in the Maltese...