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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Internet disrupted in Morocco after Spain power outage
Rabat: A major power outage in Spain and Portugal on Monday disrupted Orange Maroc internet services in Morocco, the subsidiary of the French telecoms giant announced. In a statement, the company said "the disruption to our internet network is due to a widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal". It said the blackout had "impacted international connections". Other internet providers such as Maroc Telecom and Inwi have not issued any statements regarding potential disruptions. Moroccan authorities have also not reported any impacts on the North African country resulting from the blackout. At 12:30 pm (1030 GMT), power went out across Spain and Portugal, causing widespread disruptions to mobile networks, internet service and railroad operations. With stoplights knocked out, road traffic was also halted. Spain said it was working to determine the cause of the blackout, with Portugal saying the entire Iberian peninsula was affected. Southwest France also briefly saw cuts, its high-voltage grid operator said. Orange Maroc's statement came hours later, around 1520 GMT. In neighbouring Algeria, the Ministry of Telecommunications also warned of potential internet service interruptions due to the outage. At 1330 GMT, it said disruptions could occur "in the upcoming hours", but none have been reported yet.
Arab News
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Internet disrupted in Morocco after Spain power outage
RABAT: A major power outage in Spain and Portugal on Monday disrupted Orange Maroc Internet services in Morocco, the subsidiary of the French telecoms giant announced. In a statement, the company said 'the disruption to our Internet network is due to a widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal.' It said the blackout had 'impacted international connections.' Other Internet providers such as Maroc Telecom and Inwi have not issued any statements regarding potential disruptions. Moroccan authorities have also not reported any impacts on the North African country resulting from the blackout. At 12:30 p.m. (1030 GMT), power went out across Spain and Portugal, causing widespread disruptions to mobile networks, Internet service and railroad operations. With stoplights knocked out, road traffic was also halted. Spain said it was working to determine the cause of the blackout, with Portugal saying the entire Iberian peninsula was affected. Southwest France also briefly saw cuts, its high-voltage grid operator said. Orange Maroc's statement came hours later, around 1520 GMT. In neighboring Algeria, the Ministry of Telecommunications also warned of potential Internet service interruptions due to the outage. At 1330 GMT, it said disruptions could occur 'in the upcoming hours,' but none have been reported yet.
Al-Ahram Weekly
28-04-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Internet disrupted in Morocco after Spain power outage - Region
A major power outage in Spain and Portugal on Monday disrupted Orange Maroc internet services in Morocco, the subsidiary of the French telecoms giant announced. Related Major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal In a statement, the company said "the disruption to our internet network is due to a widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal". It said the blackout had "impacted international connections". Other internet providers such as Maroc Telecom and Inwi have not issued any statements regarding potential disruptions. Moroccan authorities have also not reported any impacts on the North African country resulting from the blackout. At 12:30 pm (1030 GMT), power went out across Spain and Portugal, causing widespread disruptions to mobile networks, internet service and railroad operations. With stoplights knocked out, road traffic was also halted. Spain said it was working to determine the cause of the blackout, with Portugal saying the entire Iberian peninsula was affected. Southwest France also briefly saw cuts, its high-voltage grid operator said. Orange Maroc's statement came hours later, around 1520 GMT. In neighbouring Algeria, the Ministry of Telecommunications also warned of potential internet service interruptions due to the outage. At 1330 GMT, it said disruptions could occur "in the upcoming hours", but none have been reported yet. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Internet disrupted in Morocco after Spain power outage
AP file photo RABAT: A major power outage in Spain and Portugal on Monday disrupted Orange Maroc internet services in Morocco, the subsidiary of the French telecoms giant announced. In a statement, the company said, "the disruption to our internet network is due to a widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal". It said the blackout had "impacted international connections". Other internet providers, such as Maroc Telecom and Inwi have not issued any statements regarding potential disruptions. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Moroccan authorities have also not reported any impacts on the North African country resulting from the blackout. At 12:30 pm (1030 GMT), power went out across Spain and Portugal, causing widespread disruptions to mobile networks, internet service and railroad operations. With stoplights knocked out, road traffic was also halted. Spain said it was working to determine the cause of the blackout, with Portugal saying the entire Iberian peninsula was affected. Southwest France also briefly saw cuts, its high-voltage grid operator said. Orange Maroc's statement came hours later, around 1520 GMT. In neighbouring Algeria, the Ministry of Telecommunications also warned of potential internet service interruptions due to the outage. At 1330 GMT, it said disruptions could occur "in the upcoming hours", but none have been reported yet.
Ya Biladi
25-04-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
The financial results of Maroc Telecom bolstered by its subsidiaries in Africa
On April 25, Maroc Telecom published its consolidated results for the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the group's resilience in an increasingly competitive market. While revenues in Morocco continue to decline, strong performances from its African subsidiaries have helped stabilize overall activity. Consolidated revenue stood at 8.88 billion dirhams, remaining virtually unchanged (+0.1% at constant exchange rates). The 3.7% drop in domestic revenue was offset by a 4.1% increase from Moov Africa subsidiaries, driven by the growth of mobile data, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and Mobile Money services. The customer base now totals nearly 80 million, reflecting a 3.6% year-on-year increase. Adjusted EBITDA fell to 4.39 billion dirhams (-5.7%), with a margin of 49.4%. Net income dropped by 5.9% to 1.44 billion dirhams, while operational cash flow declined by 11.6%. In Morocco, the group's activities remain under pressure: revenue dropped to 4.55 billion dirhams, with EBITDA down 9.3% and cash flow from operations (CFFO) down 16.4%. This erosion is reflected in a 2.7% decline in the mobile customer base and a 3.9% drop in mobile internet users. Maroc Telecom is banking on a strategic partnership with Inwi to share fiber and 5G infrastructure, backed by a planned investment of 4.4 billion dirhams over three years. In sub-Saharan Africa, the subsidiaries continue to show positive momentum despite varying local contexts. Their revenue reached 4.63 billion dirhams, with EBITDA up 3.2% and EBITA rising 8.3%. Growth in Mobile Money, wider smartphone adoption, and rising demand for ultra-fast broadband are driving these gains. The group is also pursuing its innovation strategy with the launch of iNJOY, a 100% digital mobile offering in Morocco, and new partnerships with Visa, Zoho, and Vodafone to enhance services for both individuals and businesses.
