This law serves as a broad regulatory umbrella for postal services and electronic communications in Algeria. It details state responsibilities, market regulation, and the concept of “service universal” for both postal and electronic communication services. It establishes how operators may provide postal and telecom offerings, underlines the independence of the regulatory authority, and outlines universal service obligations and quality standards to ensure accessibility across Algeria.

The law addresses tariffs, licensing conditions, competition safeguards, consumer protection, and infrastructure issues (including frequency and spectrum usage), while also prescribing the obligations of various stakeholders to cooperate with government oversight in ensuring reliability, affordability, and national security compliance.