Algeria: Regulation of Digital Communication Services (Executive Decree No. 21-44) including operational licence requirement entered into force

On 20 January 2021, the Regulation of Digital Communication Services (Executive Decree No. 21-44), which includes operational licence requirements entered into force. The decree requires entities providing specific services, such as internet access, IP telephony, enhanced-value electronic communications services (e.g., email and cloud services), data hosting and storage in data centres, cross-border data transmission, and other classified services to obtain a licence to operate in the country.