The number of internet users in Morocco has reached a new high, with 93% penetration rate. The country's National Agency for Telecommunications Regulation released its latest report which shows there are nearly 34 million people who have access to the web through either mobile or fiber optic connections--a 17 percent increase from last year and 18 percent annual growth rate over time!
In the past year, more than 17 million people in Morocco have become internet subscribers.
The penetration rate has climbed from 93% to nearly 34 million with a total of 18%. Mobile devices remain dominant at 31 Million-subscribers (91%). But fiber optic connections saw an increase higher than most other types; 82%.
With 1.6 million users at the end of September 2021, ADSL connections stabilized with more than 43% having access to speeds greater than 10Mbps and 2.46 million Moroccans subscribing for a fixed telephone service which marks an increase in usage compared to last year by 6%. In terms traffic during 3 months - 14 billion minutes were registered this semester(low 0-4%) but slightly higher when considering only mobile telephony (0-1%).
SMS traffic increased by 6.89% to reach 762 million messages, while the average monthly mobile usage decreased by 6%.
Morocco’s top level domain (.ma) saw nearly 103,000 new websites established between June and September 2022 which shows an increase of more than 14%. The report notes that many people attributed this rise in their internet & digital services use due largely due COVID-19 containment measures such as distance learning/education or ecommerce."
Improving the accessibility and quality of broadband internet in the country has previously been cited as a priority for Morocco’s government, especially during confinement and with the rise of online businesses in the country.
In recent years, the government of Morocco has expressed a desire to improve internet accessibility and quality. As online businesses are on the rise in that country—especially during times when there is confinement like now--improving broadband connections will be necessary for this development trend not only continue but also prosper even more so than before!
Source: https://anrt.ma/lagence/actualites/levolution-des-parcs-de-linternet-et-du-mobile-se-confirme
