Algeria: Law No. 18-04 establishing the general rules relating to post and electronic communications including unilateral conduct regulation entered into force

On 13 May 2018, Law No. 18-04 establishing the general rules relating to post and electronic communications entered into force. Articles 112-114 prohibit anti-competitive practices, including abuse of dominance, refusal to share essential facilities, and discriminatory behaviour by operators. Aditionally, the Law empowers the Regulatory Authority to designate powerful operators in relevant electronic communications markets and may impose additional obligations on them for a set period. It defines both the criteria for designation and the relevant markets through official decisions.