The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
By John Lee. Iraq's Communications Minister, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad has chaired a meeting with Chinese telecoms firm Huawei to discuss the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) network technology in the country. According to the Ministry of Communications, the meeting, attended by senior ministry officials, reviewed the readiness of infrastructure for 5G services and followed up on […]
By John Lee. According to the Ministry of Communications, Iraq's Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sanad has chaired a video-conference meeting with Starlink to discuss the company's application for a licence to operate in Iraq. The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) was represented at the meeting by its chairman, Baligh Abu Kalal. The minister said […]
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 […]
By John Lee. Iraq has prevailed in an international arbitration case brought by Orange against the Republic of Iraq and the Communications and Media Commission (CMC), with all of the company's claims dismissed by the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The Ministry of Justice said the outcome was the result of sustained […]
Yango Play, the global digital entertainment platform, has officially launched in Iraq through a strategic partnership with 1001, the country's leading streaming platform. This agreement grants 1001 exclusive B2B distribution rights for Yango Play in the Iraqi market, significantly expanding access to premium entertainment. Through this collaboration, Yango Play's extensive library of movies, series, and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has cancelled its settlement contract with Korek Telecom and ordered a halt to all the company's operations, citing repeated failures to meet its contractual obligations. In a statement, the CMC said the decision was taken under clauses 12, 13, 15 and 16 of Article Five of […]
By John Lee. Zain Iraq has announced a strategic partnership with 1001, a digital streaming platform operating in Iraq, to provide eligible subscribers with access to entertainment and sports content at no extra cost. Under the agreement, Zain customers on bundles of IQD 25,000 (approximately USD 19) or more will receive 1001's "FADSHI" package, giving […]
By John Lee. According to the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC), Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern digital infrastructure, rolling out 5G networks, and attracting investment to the telecoms sector. The statements were made by CMC Executive Director Baligh Abu Kalal at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR26), held in Ankara, […]
By John Lee. Asiacell, a member of Qatar's Ooredoo Group, has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The agreement is described as the first time an Iraqi company has entered into a partnership of this scale with a global sports club. Under the agreement, Asiacell will serve as PSG's […]
By John Lee. Asiacell has announced a strategic collaboration with 1001, Iraq's leading legal over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform, to provide Asiacell customers with complimentary access to premium licensed entertainment through selected Asiacell hard bundles. Under the partnership, Asiacell subscribers gain access to 1001's Ultimate Lite Package "FADSHI", which includes LaLiga coverage, access to OSN+, and […]
By John Lee. Iraq has fallen in the World Press Freedom Index for 2026, ranking 162nd out of 180 countries, down seven places on last year. The result puts Iraq behind countries such as Cuba and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but ahead of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. First place went to Norway, with […]
By John Lee. Proton VPN has reported a sharp increase in usage in Iraq, with free signups rising by more than 1,200 percent following a disruption to Telegram services. According to General Manager David Peterson, via X, the spike in registrations on 4th April was linked to a local outage or possible restriction affecting the […]
