State-owned Libya Telecom is commencing a systematic shutdown of traditional telephone exchanges to build a robust and sustainable network, bringing an end to an era of outdated technology.
The move follows a bilateral meeting last week between the Libyan Post, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Holding Company (LPTIC), the telco's parent company, and the General Authority for Communications and Informatics to strengthen digital sovereignty, regulatory framework, and options for unifying regulatory structures, as well as a plan to improve infrastructure.
According to the country's official state news outlet, Libyan News Agency, the company indicated yesterday that the approach stems from LPTIC's objective to enhance the telecommunications sector.
A recent analysis notes that the telecoms sector in the North African nation is currently in a recovery and growth phase, driven by increased investment and modernisation, particularly in mobile broadband and fibre.
Infrastructure was severely damaged during the 2011 civil war, with approximately a quarter of the country’s mobile towers destroyed or stolen.
Progress has been made with government support for liberalisation and significant infrastructure projects, with broadband backing 3G,4G, and 5G networks.
Libya Telecom intends to build sustainable infrastructure that will aid the transition to a modern communications system that meets the needs of citizens and enterprises.
This paves the way for the transfer of fixed-line telephone services to enable the use of new technologies.
The first phase includes the shutting down 70 telephone exchanges. Asymmetric digital subscriber line users will not be affected by the procedure until the completion of fibre service projects, noted the operator.
“The aim is to build a modern and sustainable infrastructure that will end the era of outdated technologies and support the transition to a modern communications system that meets the aspirations of citizens and the business sector for a prosperous digital future,” said the telco.
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