The latest Global Network Excellence Index report from OpenSignal ranked Morocco 87th worldwide out of 137 countries. The index assesses mobile markets and telecom infrastructure worldwide, ranking countries based on the availability of 4G and 5G networks and their download speeds.
Regionally, Morocco was placed 9th in the Middle East and North Africa. Bahrain topped the list, followed by Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel. Meanwhile, Tunisia ranked 10th, while Algeria and Libya came in 15th and 16th, respectively. Yemen ranked last both regionally and globally.
On an international level, Denmark took the top spot, followed by South Korea and Finland in 2nd and 3rd place. Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Luxembourg also ranked higher than the United States, which came in 14th place. Meanwhile, the UK ranked 47th, and Russia 76th.
Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Somalia, Mali, Sudan, and Syria received the lowest scores in the index. The ranking provides a real-world assessment of mobile networks based on user experience, measuring connection times and the ability to support demanding applications like video streaming, video calls, and online gaming.
The report highlighted key factors influencing mobile network excellence, including national digital strategies, policy decisions, spectrum licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
It emphasized that investment incentives for digital infrastructure, alongside broader economic development programs, are crucial for high-quality mobile connectivity.
As networks continue to evolve, the report stressed the need for policymakers and regulators to adapt frameworks to sustain investment and prepare for future telecom innovations.
Instead of focusing solely on speed, the industry should shift toward Quality of Experience (QoE) metrics, which measure network consistency, response time, and real-world performance.
The report urged faster deployment of AI-powered automation to boost network performance. It also stressed the need to integrate telecommunications infrastructure with broader digital strategies, ensuring 5G, fiber optic, and cloud computing investments align with smart city, e-government, and industrial transformation initiatives.
To maintain a leading edge in digital connectivity, the report concluded, governments and digital industry leaders must take decisive action.
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