Sid Ali Zerrouki, Minister of Post and Telecommunications, held an evaluative meeting on Wednesday with mobile operators Djezzy, Ooredoo, and Mobilis, in the presence of the head of the Post and Electronic Communications Regulatory Authority. The meeting was dedicated to assessing network quality and enhancing coverage, particularly in rural areas.
During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the necessity of improving service quality and held operators fully accountable for their legal responsibilities, stressing the importance of adhering to the terms of reference and standards for coverage and service quality. He also called on the operators to provide a written commitment to a remedial program to address identified shortcomings.
The Minister highlighted the importance of regular communication with citizens, informing them of any technical malfunctions or scheduled maintenance. He also stressed the need to ensure coverage along road networks, especially in the south, before June, providing at least minimum services, particularly for emergency calls.
At the conclusion of the meeting, clear deadlines were set to complete coverage before the end of the current year. It was agreed that periodic follow-ups on the implementation of these commitments would be conducted to ensure a tangible and sustainable improvement in network quality.
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