Mauritania Advances 5G Rollout as Regulator Names Provisional Winners for National Licences

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania has moved forward in its 5G rollout process after the Regulatory Authority announced the designation of provisional successful bidders for licences to establish and operate fifth-generation (5G) mobile electronic communications networks and services across the country.

The licensing process began with a call for tenders issued on December 2, 2025, with submissions closing on March 30, 2026. Eight companies initially purchased the tender documents, but only four submitted bids to the Regulatory Authority: Mauritel, Mattel, Chinguitel, and Rimatel.

Following an initial review, all four applications were declared admissible and proceeded to technical evaluation, where each bidder was deemed qualified. The process then advanced to the public opening of financial bids on April 7, 2026.

According to the disclosed financial offers, Mauritel submitted MRU 305,000,000 plus 5% of annual 5G revenue, followed by Rimatel with MRU 265,000,000 plus 5%, Chinguitel with MRU 260,555,555 plus 5%, and Mattel with MRU 252,600,000 plus 5% of annual 5G revenue.

Since all bids exceeded the reserve price set in the tender regulations, the Regulatory Authority declared all four companies as provisional winners of the 5G mobile licences. The operators have been instructed to sign their respective specifications within 30 days from April 9, 2026, and to complete payment of the fixed financial obligations within 15 days after signing.

The move marks a significant step in Mauritania’s efforts to accelerate next-generation connectivity and expand advanced digital infrastructure nationwide.