Iraq's FTTH Internet Providers to Raise Speeds by 20%

By John Lee.

Internet speeds for subscribers on fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) networks are to be increased by 20% at no additional cost, following an agreement reached between the ministry and private-sector operators.

Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sanad convened an expanded meeting with senior ministry staff, the General Company for Telecommunications and Informatics, and representatives of private-sector companies executing FTTH projects, to discuss service development and quality improvements across Iraqi cities and provinces.

The following companies attended the meeting:

• Earthlink
• Taurus
• Al-Khaliya Al-Faéqa (Super Cell)
• Tareeq Al-Thuraya
• Al-Jazira Al-Arabiya
• Hilal Al-Rafidain
• Nukhbat Al-Iraq
• Al-Hayat
• Al-Rahma
• Balad Al-Shumukh
• Nour Al-Bidaya
• Al-Sabah Al-Tiqniya
• Al-Iraq Al-Wataniya
• Al-Khibra Al-Lamutanahi
• Iraq Cell
• IQ

According to the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, all companies accepted the minister's proposal to raise internet speeds by 20% without increasing subscription prices.

The ministry said the move would enable FTTH operators to deliver higher-quality services meeting the needs of subscribers across the country.

(Source: Ministry of Communications)

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