The Ministry of Communications Technologies unveiled the current state of fixed internet coverage as well as several projects planned to strengthen fiber optic and fifth-generation networks in the delegations of Mahres, Skhira and Ghraiba in the Sfax Governorate.
These clarifications were provided in response to a written question from Deputy Ibrahim Hussein, elected from the Mahres-Skhira-Ghraiba constituency, transmitted on June 23, 2026 to the Minister of Communications Technologies.
The parliamentary question, formulated on the basis of Article 114 of the Tunisian Constitution and Article 129 of the internal rules of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, addressed both telecommunications infrastructure and several matters related to postal services in the region.
A national program for the universalization of fiber optic connections
In its response, the ministry indicates that it has forwarded the request concerning the extension of fiber optics and landline to the National Telecommunications Authority, in order to obtain an assessment of the existing infrastructures and the projects planned by the public telecommunications network operators in the zones concerned.
The ministry also recalls that a national program for the universalization of fiber optic connections has been launched since 2024, alongside a process of gradual abandonment of copper networks.
The stated objective is to generalize access to very high-speed internet services across the entire territory.
Mahres: an AirPON project and two 5G sites planned
In the Mahres delegation, Tunisie Telecom currently offers fixed internet services via XDSL technology.
A project has also been programmed by the operator to connect the Hachana area to fiber optic through AirPON technology.
Meanwhile, Orange Tunisia provides fixed internet services via the 4G Box mobile technology, as well as ADSL/VDSL services via the Tunisian Telecom network.
The operator also plans the installation of two radio sites to provide 5G mobile services during the 2026-2027 period.
The data provided by the ministry also indicate that Orange Tunisia already ensures 5G internet coverage via fixed wireless networks (FWA 5G), with two operational 5G radio sites in the area.
Skhira: a new 5G site planned for 2027
In the Skhira delegation, Tunisie Telecom provides fixed internet services via ADSL technology.
Orange Tunisia offers fixed internet access services via mobile 4G/5G Box technologies.
A new radio site is scheduled for 2027 to strengthen the 5G mobile services offering.
Orange Tunisia also provides ADSL/VDSL services via the Tunisian Telecom network.
The ministry documents further specify that the operator covers the area in 5G through fixed wireless networks (FWA 5G), with the commissioning of two 5G radio sites.
Ghraiba: two new 5G radio sites in 2027
Regarding the Ghraiba delegation, Tunisie Telecom currently provides fixed internet services via XDSL technology.
Orange Tunisia, for its part, ensures fixed internet access via the 4G Box mobile technology, while offering ADSL/VDSL services via the Tunisian Telecom network.
The document also plans the installation of two additional 5G radio sites in 2027, to enable the deployment of fifth-generation mobile services in the delegation.
Questions about post offices
The written question addressed to the ministry did not concern telecommunications alone.
Deputy Ibrahim Hussein also raised the question of the project to build the Skhira post office, halted for several years after the evacuation of the old premises and the transfer of services to a rented building.
He asked to know the expected date for the start of works and questioned the possibility of creating a second post office in El Hajba due to congestion at the current office.
The parliamentarian also asked the ministry about the possibility of creating post offices in the Bou Saïda El Kantara and Sidi Ahmed sectors belonging to Skhira, as well as in El Hachichina in the Ghraiba delegation, and in Smara in the Mahres delegation.
The shortage of staff also raised
Ibrahim Hussein also requested details about the ministry’s program aimed at addressing the shortage of staff in post offices in the Mahres, Skhira and Ghraiba delegations, as well as at Chaal.
He finally questioned the department on the schedule for extending the fixed-line telephony and fiber optic networks to several residential neighborhoods in the three delegations.
The documents available from the ministerial response essentially detail the status of fixed internet, fiber optic and 5G networks. They do not provide, in the pages released, detailed answers to the other questions related to post offices and staff shortages.
