Giving telecommunications companies in Mauritania a last chance to improve services until September 22

The Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernization of Administration in Mauritania announced that telecommunications companies will have a last chance until September 22, 2024 to improve the quality of their services, otherwise they will face severe financial and administrative penalties.

The ministry said in a memorandum that the possible penalties include reducing the duration of the current licenses by three months and imposing financial fines of a new 530 million ounces.

This decision came after the results of an inspection carried out by the Regulatory Authority between August 1 and September 7, 2023, which showed a clear deficiency in the quality of services provided by some companies in several regions, according to what was stated in the memorandum. .

The ministry said the regulatory authority issued warnings to operators last year, requiring them to comply with quality standards within 30 days.

He added that the National Regulatory Council had identified some shortcomings, which he attributed to the lack of investment by telecommunications companies to improve services, therefore, he decided to give a final opportunity to improve services, stressing that any failure to fulfill the requirements lead to the imposition of severe penalties.”

The Ministry emphasized the government’s commitment to improve the quality of communication services and improve investments to ensure that citizens’ needs are met.