Annual Report Maroc Telecom

ESTABLISHING OUR STRATEGYON SOLID FUNDAMENTALSNetworks and Information Systems - a strategic toolThe Landline network has not been left out and has even been upgraded to copewith the additional national and international transmission needs, because ofconsiderable development purposes, whether in voice or data solutions.Optical fiber cabling now deployed on nearly 22,000 km. The Laayoune-Dakhlasection linking Agadir to Lagouira, which begun in 2009 has been commissioned inApril 2010, while work on the Dakhla-Lagouira section was launched later in 2010.To improve the capabilities available to businesses, Maroc Telecom continued to bedeployed in the key cities where the optical loops pass through. 17 new loops wereinstalled in 2009, bringing it to a total of 77, while 27 others benefitted from anextension.To meet the growing needs of Internet users, international bandwidth was multipliedby 2 to reach 42 Gbits.Increasingly Efficient Information SystemsMaroc Telecom has continued to develop its information systems to support theevolution of its business and modernize its working methods. Several major projectswere completed in 2009, such as implementing a loyalty program for Jawali prepaidmobile customers, updating the information systems to the new 10 digits system, onlinebill payment and at pay stations - thus following closely the 2009 marketing plan.2009 Annual Report