SniperHill Internet Services, LLC became the first fiber optic Internet provider for US Armed Forces serving in Iraq, it was announced today. High-speed fiber optic-based Internet virtually did not exist in Iraq. With an obsolete war-ravaged telecommunications infrastructure, most users rely upon slow and outdated, personal-rigged satellite systems for Internet communications. "We're thrilled to bring […]
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The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
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Qtel Q1 Profit More Than Doubles
Qatar Telecommunications Co QTEL.QA (Qtel) announced on Wednesday that it more than doubled its first-quarter net profit, beating analysts' expectations. They posted a first quarter net profit of 1.2 billion riyals ($329.8 million), compared with 593.7 million riyals a year-ago. Analysts polled by Reuters expected a first quarter net profit of 644.7 million riyals.[nLDE63A03Y] Expected […]
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Kurdistan Press Syndicate Honors Aswat al-Iraq’s Editor-in-chief
The Kurdistan press syndicate held on Wednesday a celebration on Kurdistan Press Day to honor 12 media men, who work for Iraqi, Arab and foreign agencies, including Aswat al-Iraq news agency editor-in-chief, Zuhair al-Jazaeri. The celebration, which was held in the Media hall in Arbil, was attended by Culture Minister Kawah Mahmoud and President of […]
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Asiacell Launches New Per Second Billing
Asiacell announced the launch of its new service on the 11th of April 2010, which utilises the per-second billing system as an optional alternative to the per-minute billing system. The new system charges subscribers per second starting from the first second at a competitive rate. They claim that this offer sets Asiacell apart from other […]
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Zain Changes Management in Iraq
The Zain Group announced today that the management of its Iraq operation, Zain Iraq, will henceforth fall under the direct supervision of the Group's Chief Executive, Nabeel Bin Salamah. The former Zain Iraq CEO, Ali Al-Dahwi, has been appointed special advisor on Iraq for the Zain Group. The Zain Group explained that the move was […]
Management Changes at Zain Group
The Zain Group, the Middle East's leading mobile network provider, announced today that the management of its Iraq operation, Zain Iraq, will henceforth fall under the direct supervision of the Group's Chief Executive, Mr Nabeel Bin Salamah. The former Zain Iraq CEO, Mr Ali Al Dahwi, has been appointed special advisor on Iraq for the […]
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Christian Radio On Air
People in the southern Iraqi city of Basra are now able to listen to the province's first Christian radio station, RFE/RL's Radio Free Iraq (RFI) reports. The Voice of the New Testament broadcasts mostly religious hymns and Bible readings from the station's office in Basra's National Evangelical Church. Saad Matti Petros, the head of the […]
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Christian Radio Station Goes On Air In Iraqi City
People in the southern Iraqi city of Basra are now able to listen to the province's first Christian radio station.
Media Course Ends in Arbil
A media course has ended in Iraq’s Kurdistan region with the participation of 16 people from all over the country. “Sixteen people graduated from the one-month course after they had received intensive training in written, oral, audio and electronic journalism,” the head of the Independent Media Center told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. Amateur journalists in […]
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Asiacell to Change Currency
As part of its ongoing commitment to the development of the Iraqi economy, and its aim to advance the financial situation in Iraq, Asiacell, the largest private Iraqi company, has announced plans to change the currency it uses from US dollars (USD) to the Iraqi dinar (IQD). Asiacell's decision to implement this currency switch is […]
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Aswat al-Iraq wins Journalistic Award
Aswat al-Iraq news agency has been chosen on Thursday to receive a media distinction shield in Missan province. “This is a way to honor the efforts of Aswat al-Iraq,” Saad Hassan al-Zubaidi, head of the Missan branch of the Iraqi Journalists Union, told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. He said that the union aims to honor […]
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Iraq Fiber Gateway to the World
Computer Data Networks (CDN ) - Iraq office, a regional Systems Integrator and ISP is pleased to announce that high speed Fiber Optic connection between Iraq and the rest of the world is now fully operational.