Morocco Bridges Digital Divide, Connects Remote Communities [Video]

Bridging the Digital Divide: Morocco Connects Remote Communities

Morocco is making notable strides in connecting its moast remote communities to the internet, with a government plan focused on expanding coverage through a combination of customary infrastructure and innovative technology.

This ambitious project, spearheaded by Minister of Interaction and Digital Conversion Amel al-falah, aims to empower citizens and foster sustainable progress by ensuring equal opportunities for residents of both urban centers and rural areas.”Providing internet access to rural and mountainous communities is not merely a technical endeavor, but a strategic vision,” Al-Falah stated. “ItS about empowering citizens through education, healthcare, and remote work opportunities.”

A Two-Pronged Approach

At the heart of this initiative is the National High and Very High Broadband Development Plan, launched in 2018. The plan’s first phase, set to conclude in 2024, has already brought second, third, and fourth-generation telecommunication services to over 1,640 previously underserved areas. Building on this success, the second phase, targeting an …