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The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.

T964 and Nokia Partner to Upgrade Iraq's Digital Infrastructure

By on 16th February 2026 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. T964 and Nokia have announced a partnership to modernise Iraq's telecommunications and digital infrastructure, with the agreement signed during Capacity Middle East. The collaboration will deploy advanced connectivity solutions aimed at strengthening the country's digital economy. Planned areas of cooperation include: Enterprise network deployment Data centre development International fibre transit optimisation Fibre-to-the-home […]

Iraq Opens Digital Library

By on 23rd December 2025 in Iraq Education and Training News, Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' al-Sudani inaugurated the Iraqi Digital Library project in Baghdad on Saturday, 20th December. The library will offer a fully integrated digital system to preserve Iraq's intellectual, scientific, cultural, literary, and media works for researchers and scholars. The project is Iraq's first digital library, the seventh of its kind […]

Iraq, SpaceX discuss Approval for Satellite Internet Licences

By on 12th December 2025 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. SpaceX (Starlink) has held talks in Baghdad as Iraq moves into the final stages of issuing satellite-internet licences, including one for the US company. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received the delegation on Thursday, in the presence of US Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris. The meeting reviewed licensing procedures, potential cooperation in communications […]

Iraq Launches First Electronic Visa Service Abroad

By on 11th December 2025 in Iraqi Communications News, Security

By John Lee. The Embassy of Iraq in Ankara has begun issuing electronic visas, marking the first deployment of the system outside the country. The launch was overseen by Ambassador Majid Al-Lajmawi and Nashat Ibrahim Al-Khafaji, Director General of the Directorate of Civil Status, Passports and Residence. The initiative is part of a joint programme […]

Asiacell adopts evamX for Customer Engagement

By on 29th November 2025 in Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. Asiacell has entered into a strategic partnership with Evam to implement the evamX real-time customer engagement platform across its nationwide operations. The agreement will enable the telecoms operator to deliver hyper-personalised marketing and customer interactions across its digital and traditional channels, using AI-driven automation and real-time data processing. The company said the […]

Asiacell partners with Google to offer AI Productivity Tools

By on 28th November 2025 in Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. Asiacell has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to bring Google Workspace and other AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools to businesses and educational institutions across Iraq. Under the agreement, the operator will offer a portfolio that includes Google Workspace, Google Workspace for Education, Gemini Enterprise and Google NotebookLM, aimed at supporting enterprise […]

Designated Terrorist Groups "Infest Iraq's Digital Economy"

By on 28th November 2025 in Iraqi Communications News, Politics, Security

By Michael Knights for the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Rise of the E-Militias: Designated Terrorist Groups Infest Iraq's Digital Economy Iraq's digital economy is one of its fastest-growing sectors, driven by an expanding […]

Shams Telecom and GlobalTek sign MoU on Solar Projects

By on 24th November 2025 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. Shams Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with GlobalTek to cooperate on solar energy and related technology projects in Iraq. The agreement covers collaboration on clean energy solutions, with a focus on solar power, and on providing technology and infrastructure services for the telecommunications and energy sectors. The Baghdad-based companies said […]

Azerbaijan and Iraq agree FM Radio Frequencies

By on 24th November 2025 in Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. A meeting was held between Azerbaijan and Iraq during the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku to coordinate FM radio broadcasting stations between the two countries. The Azerbaijani side was represented by officials from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Information and Communication Technologies Agency and the State Administration […]

Iraqi Telecoms Deal raises Security Concerns

By on 19th November 2025 in Iraqi Communications News, Security

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. PMU's economic arm under pressure as Iraq telecoms deal sparks ire Iraq has been shaken by claims that Iran-backed armed groups are aiming to gain control of the country's data network. The full […]

US Approves $100m Communications Sale to Iraq

By on 16th November 2025 in Iraqi Communications News, Security

By John Lee. The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for a nationwide communications and repeater system valued at up to $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the proposed transaction. The package includes Radio Access Points, handheld radios, base stations, […]