Alfa pushed ahead with the centerpiece of its three‑year modernization plan, an 80% upgrade of network components and infrastructure. The move came as part of a statement aimed at refuting claims that Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage is hindering development efforts.
The company also stressed in a statement that, under Minister Hage’s guidance, it is nearing completion of its most extensive rehabilitation effort yet to repair stations damaged by the recent war in South Lebanon, Beirut’s southern suburbs and the Baalbeck‑Hermel region.
To date, Alfa has restored 80 of 107 damaged stations in the South, deployed three temporary facilities in Rmeich, Houla and Khiam, and brought back into service seven stations in Baalbeck‑Hermel and 23 in Beirut’s southern suburbs, according to the statement. Nearly two dozen border installations are being rebuilt from the ground up, with another five undergoing final repairs.
Alongside physical restoration, Alfa is accelerating its digital transformation by investing heavily in 5G readiness. Investment in network development is projected to rise to 17% of revenues in 2025, compared with just 7% in 2024, fueling infrastructure upgrades, the phase‑out of 2G by year’s end, and enhancements via 3CC and 4CC technologies. Sustainability is also a priority: 33% of the network (444 stations) now runs on solar power, marking an 11% annual increase.
Alfa’s statement comes as a direct rebuttal to media reports suggesting ministerial interference. The operator affirms full ministerial backing and highlights that its comprehensive restoration and upgrade program aims to rebuild full-service capacity and lay the groundwork for next‑generation connectivity.
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