Government explores a hybrid telecoms model between state control and privatization

The mobile telecommunications file, one of the few sectors still capable of generating steady revenue for the state, returns to the Cabinet’s table on Thursday.After years of stagnation, the government is examining a draft decision to revive the competitive bidding process for the management and operation of its two public networks, MIC 1 and MIC 2.Notably, the text proposes once again entrusting the Telecommunications Ministry with launching the preparatory steps for two international tenders. This would include drafting new tender specifications, preparing a management contract and defining participation and prequalification conditions.Beyond the technical aspects, however, the move points to a broader overhaul of how the sector is run, centered on outlining how to hand operations to private operators while ensuring transparency,...