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Not All Arab FTTH Markets Are Becoming More Affordable. Three sub-regions recorded fee declines exceeding 40%, while one moved decisively against the trend.

21 Jul 2026

In an era of digital transformation, fiber networks play a vital role in the diversification of telcos’ operations and services, the implementation of connected solutions and smart cities, 5G networks backhaul, and cross industry collaborations. Additionally, fiber networks support the upsurge in data traffic and satisfy Internet users’ ever-increasing demand for faster connectivity. Arab Advisors Group new reports: FTTH Fees and Affordability in the Levant: A Comprehensive Comparison 2020, 2024, 2026”, “FTTH Fees and Affordability in the Maghreb Region: A Comprehensive Comparison 2020, 2024, 2026”, “FTTH Fees and Affordability in the GCC and Yemen: A Comprehensive Comparison 2020, 2024, 2026”, “FTTH Fees and Affordability in Egypt and Sudan: A Comprehensive Comparison 2020, 2024, 2026” which were released in May and June 2026 to Arab Advisors Group’s communication research subscribers, answer the below questions: 

● What were the major ISPs’ residential FTTH offerings across each region in 2020, 2024 and 2026?

● On country and operator levels, how did subscription fees of the residential FTTH services change during the years under study?

● Which ISPs imposed connection/installation fees on their residential FTTH services? And how much did these fees vary across the years under study?

● What were the available residential FTTH download speeds across each region in 2020, 2024 and 2026?

● What was the relative pricing status and how did residential FTTH affordability vary in each region during the years under study?

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