ATM Mobilis in Algeria: GSM licence renewal approved for 5 years (executive decree 26-322)
Executive decree 26-322 approves the renewal of the GSM licence of ATM Mobilis S.P.A. The annexed specifications set fees and obligations.
In short
Executive decree no. 26-322 of 18 Rabie Ethani 1448 (30 September 2026) approves the renewal of the GSM licence granted to the company "ATM Mobilis S.P.A". The licence is renewed for five (5) years from 5 August 2026. The annexed specifications set fees, coverage and sub-contracting rules.
Key points
- Renewal of the GSM licence of "ATM Mobilis S.P.A" for five (5) years.
- The specifications enter into force on 5 August 2026.
- Annual frequency fee of 10.000.000 DA per channel.
- Universal service contribution: 3 % of the operator's turnover excluding taxes.
- Sub-contracting: companies with majority Algerian capital for passive infrastructure.
What the text says
The decree approves the renewal of the licence to establish and operate a public GSM cellular electronic communications network and to provide related services.
The company "ATM Mobilis S.P.A" is authorised to establish and operate the network and provide the services under the annexed specifications. The licence is personal.
- Term: five (5) years from 5 August 2026.
- Services: voice and sending and receiving short messages.
Fees and contributions
The specifications set the amounts payable by the licence holder.
- Frequencies: 10.000.000 DA per channel, per year.
- Universal service: 3 % of the operator's turnover excluding taxes.
- Research, training and standardisation: 0.3% of operator turnover.
- Numbering plan management: 0.2% of operator turnover.
- Frequency fees are paid by 31 January of the following year at the latest.
- Contributions and the numbering fee are paid by 30 June of the following year at the latest.
Coverage and sub-contracting
The licence holder must cover 95% of towns of more than 2000 inhabitants. Penalties apply for a breach, and their total cannot exceed the Algerian dinar equivalent of 200 million US dollars per year.
For passive infrastructure, the licence holder must use only companies with majority Algerian capital.
For foreign investors
The specifications provide that the licence holder may host on its network roaming users of foreign operators that have signed roaming agreements with it. For active infrastructure, other companies may be used only where a lack of local skills is proven, after approval by the Autorité de régulation.
Frequently asked questions
For how long is the Mobilis licence renewed?
The specifications state that the licence is renewed for five (5) years from 5 August 2026.
What is the annual fee per frequency channel?
The specifications set an annual frequency assignment and control fee of 10.000.000 DA per channel.
What universal service contribution does the licence holder pay?
It is set at 3 % of the operator's turnover excluding taxes, paid annually by 30 June of the following year at the latest.