As ENTIRETY has previously informed, the Algerian government was ready to launch an auction for 4G services in the country. On January 7th, the ARPT (Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications) published on their website the possibility for all interested parties to participate in the auction. Bid has to be sent to the regulator between January 10th and 13th. Participants could bid for one of the three 4G licenses.