What LPTIC does

LPTIC (Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding Company) is the state-owned telecommunications holding company of Libya, headquartered in Tripoli. It was incorporated in 2005 and functions as the parent entity for nine wholly owned subsidiaries that collectively deliver mobile, fixed-line, internet, international telecommunications, technology, postal, investment, and training services across the country. The operating subsidiaries include Hatif Libya (fixed-line), Almadar Aljadeed and Libyana (mobile networks operating 4G services), Libya Telecom & Technology (internet and IT), The Libyan International Telecom Company (international telecom, established 2008), Aljeel Aljadeed (technology development and localization), Libya Post (postal services), Al Bounya Co. (investments), and the Libyan Academy (communications and informatics training).

The company's underlying asset base is a national 4G LTE network infrastructure with associated core, radio, switching, and messaging equipment, expanded and modernized through multi-phase projects: the Libya 4G Network Development Project (third phase) covering Tripoli, Gharyan, Al-Zawiya, Al-Aziziya, and Misrata; the Libyana New Stations Project adding more than 360 new 4G sites and upgrading 50 existing sites in the northern region; the Eastern Region Network Development Project (Phase 3) covering Tobruk, Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Al-Bayda; and the Southern Region Network Development Project (Phase 3) to relieve capacity and coverage constraints. Layered on the connectivity rail are two digital consumer services: the Libyana Pay electronic wallet (mobile-based multi-account money transfer and payments) and the Libyana Online Store (purchase of mobile lines, balance recharges, and internet packages with bank, card, or cash-on-delivery payment options).

LPTIC generates revenue through subscription-based mobile and internet services via Libyana and Almadar Aljadeed, transaction-fee revenue from Libya Post logistics and Libyana Pay payments, and professional services revenue from Aljeel Aljadeed technology solutions. It serves two primary segments: individual Libyan consumers across all regions (voice, data, messaging, mobile money, digital purchases) and a secondary segment of government entities and enterprises (national infrastructure, IT solutions, and logistics). Distribution is a hybrid model combining subsidiary-operated retail storefronts, the Libyana online channel, and direct enterprise and government sales. LPTIC is privately held under state ownership with no external private equity or venture capital indicated, and is led under a recently transitioned board chairmanship following the March 2026 handover from Youssef Abu Zuwida to Ali bin Gharbia in Tripoli.

Name

LPTIC

Legal name

Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding Company

Website

https://lptic.ly

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LPTIC is Libya's state-owned telecommunications holding company, managing nine subsidiaries across mobile (Libyana, Almadar Aljadeed), fixed-line (Hatif Libya), internet (Libya Telecom & Technology), international telecom, technology services, postal services, and training. It serves Libyan consumers and government/enterprise customers with 4G connectivity, mobile money, and digital services nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadband over Powerline (BPL) Network Operators (HDAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)

Keywords

• Telecommunications services
• Mobile network operations
• Internet connectivity services
• Postal and logistics
• Electronic payment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tripoli

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Mobile Telecommunications Services: Revenue from mobile phone services through subsidiaries Libyana and Almadar Aljadeed, including voice, data, and messaging services across Libya.
2. Internet and Data Services: Revenue from internet connectivity services provided through Libya Telecom & Technology and The Libyan International Telecom Company.
3. Post and Logistics Services: Revenue from postal services and logistics through Libya Post Company.
4. Technology Solutions and Services: Revenue from technology consulting and solutions through Aljeel Aljadeed Technology Company.
5. Electronic Payment Services: Revenue from electronic wallet and money transfer services through Libyana Pay platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

LPTIC is the Libyan state-owned telecommunications holding company that operates a portfolio of nine subsidiaries providing mobile network services (Libyana, Almadar Aljadeed), fixed-line telephony (Hatif Libya), internet and IT services (Libya Telecom & Technology), international telecom (Libyan International Telecom Company), technology development (Aljeel Aljadeed), postal services (Libya Post), investments (Al Bounya Co.), and communications education (Libyan Academy). The group is currently investing in nationwide 4G network expansion and digital services including the Libyana Pay electronic wallet and Libyana Online Store.

Product overview

LPTIC (Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding Company) operates as a state-owned telecommunications holding company managing a portfolio of nine subsidiaries across telecommunications, postal services, and education. The core operations include mobile network services through Libyana and Almadar Aljadeed, fixed-line services through Hatif Libya, internet and IT services through Libya Telecom & Technology, international telecom through The Libyan International Telecom Company, technology development through Aljeel Aljadeed, postal services through Libya Post, investments through Al Bounya Co., and training through the Libyan Academy. Major ongoing projects focus on 4G network expansion and modernization across Libya, including the Libya 4G Network Development Project, Libyana New Stations Project, Eastern Region Network Development, and Southern Region Network Development. Digital services include the Libyana Online Store and the Libyana Pay electronic wallet for money transfers and payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Libyana mobile network services Mobile network operator brand of LPTIC providing wireless voice, 4G data, and messaging services to individual consumers and businesses across Libya.
• Almadar Aljadeed mobile services Mobile network operator and data provider brand of LPTIC, established in 1995, offering voice, mobile data, and messaging services across Libya.
• Hatif Libya fixed-line services Fixed-line telecommunications subsidiary of LPTIC providing landline voice and related fixed telecommunications services in Libya.
• Libya Telecom & Technology internet and IT services Internet, communications, and information technology services subsidiary of LPTIC, providing connectivity and IT solutions to customers in Libya.
• The Libyan International Telecom Company International telecommunications subsidiary of LPTIC providing cross-border voice, data, and connectivity services.
• Aljeel Aljadeed technology services Technology subsidiary of LPTIC focused on developing and localizing modern telecommunications technologies within the Libyan market.
• Libya Post postal services Postal services subsidiary of LPTIC providing mail, parcel, and related postal and logistics services across Libya.
• Libyana Online Store Online service allowing Libyana subscribers and non-subscribers to purchase mobile phone lines, recharge balances, and subscribe to internet packages, with multiple payment options including bank account, debit/credit card, and cash on delivery.
• Libyana Pay electronic wallet Mobile-based money transfer and electronic payment service enabling users to create multiple electronic accounts for money transfers and various payment mechanisms with minimal human intervention.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• STC (Saudi Telecom Company): Saudi state-controlled telecom group with mobile, fixed-line, and digital services across MENA. Comparable as a state-influenced incumbent telecom holding company with multi-subsidiary structure, though operating at significantly larger scale than LPTIC.
• Orange Middle East & Africa: French-headquartered global telecom group with significant North African operations. Comparable as a multi-country mobile and fixed-line operator in overlapping markets, though at materially larger scale and with broader international footprint than LPTIC.
• Ooredoo: Qatari-headquartered international telecom operator with operations across MENA including North Africa (Tunisia, Algeria). Comparable to LPTIC as a multi-country mobile and broadband operator competing in overlapping North African markets, but operates on a broader regional footprint.
• Etisalat (e&): UAE state-controlled telecom holding group operating mobile and broadband services across MENA. Comparable as a state-backed multi-subsidiary telecom group with mobile, fixed, and digital services portfolios overlapping LPTIC's structure.
• MTN Group: Pan-African mobile operator with presence across MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable to LPTIC's mobile operations via Libyana and Almadar Aljadeed in scale of mobile subscriber base and emerging-market exposure, though operating across multiple African countries.

Others

• Hatif Libya: LPTIC's own fixed-line telecommunications subsidiary. Listed for context as an internal peer illustrating LPTIC's vertical structure; not an external comparable but relevant for understanding the company's full-stack coverage.

Direct peers

• Maroc Telecom (Itissalat Al-Maghrib): Moroccan state-controlled national telecom incumbent with mobile, fixed-line, and internet operations across Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa. Closely comparable as a North African incumbent with a multi-subsidiary structure, fixed-line and mobile dominance, and strong regulatory positioning similar to LPTIC.
• Algérie Télécom: State-owned incumbent telecom operator in Algeria providing fixed-line, mobile (Mobilis subsidiary), and internet services. Directly comparable as a North African state-owned national telco with a similar full-stack mobile, fixed-line, and broadband portfolio serving a single domestic market.
• Tunisie Telecom: State-owned incumbent telecom operator in Tunisia offering mobile, fixed-line, and internet services. Comparable to LPTIC as a North African state-owned national telco holding company with a comparable consumer and enterprise telecom portfolio.

Regional players

• Vodafone Egypt: Major mobile operator in Egypt serving a comparable North African market profile. Comparable as a leading mobile network operator in a MENA emerging market, though operating in a different geography and serving a significantly larger subscriber base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lptic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LPTICmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/LPTIC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lptic
• Instagraminstagram.com/lptic.official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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