Computer Data Networks (CDN ) - Iraq office, a regional Systems Integrator and ISP is pleased to announce that the high speed Fiber Optic connection between Iraq and the rest of the world is now fully operational. In November, Iraq's ITPC and CDN announced signing of the contract under which CDN will operate and market […]
Archive | Iraqi Communications News
The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
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Ministry has no Authority over Mobile Phones
Iraq’s Communications Ministry says it is not responsible for the performance of mobile phone companies. The Ministry doesn’t have authority to hold these companies accountable by virtue of the law stipulated by civil governor Paul Bremer in 2004. ( Al SumariaTV )
L-3 Communications Receives 2 Iraq Contracts
L-3 Communications has received two contracts for work in Iraq, worth a total of $255.7 million.
Second TV Station Opened in Talafar
A local TV station was officially opened in Talafar, to become the second in the district, according to the station’s director. “An official ceremony was organized today (March 8) on the official inauguration of the Turkmen-speaking channel in Talafar,” Hazem al-Afandi told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. “The channel’s transmission will cover 40 km square but […]
Tags: Telecoms/Comms, TV
Etisalat Still Upbeat on Expansion into Iraq
Etisalat, the UAE's largest telecommunications operator to expand into Iraq after making an offer to acquire one of its three mobile operators, Korek Telecom.
Robust Growth for Mideast Mobile Operators
Middle Eastern mobile operators have outperformed their western counterparts for the first time, which have led to profitable growth and overseas expansion.
Al Arabiya Dedicated Extensive Election Coverage
Al Arabiya mobilized its human and technical capacity to cover the electoral process and provide on-the-ground, first hand coverage to viewers yearning for breaking news, political programs and reports. Under the supervision of Nowfal Aljanabi, Head of Iraqi news and programming at Al Arabiya, the channel began to broadcast the show "Race to the Parliament" […]
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Asiacell Launches Unique Offer for Bonus Credit
Asiacell has announced the launch of a new promotion offering 100% bonus credit to customers purchasing a new prepaid line and those recharging it during the promotion period. The promotion will be launched on the 25th of February and will be effective until March 25th 2010. This unique promotion provides new Asiacell prepaid subscribers and […]
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Ericsson Seizes Opportunities in Iraq
Internet use in Iraq has grown more than twenty-fold since 2001, and the population is keen to use the internet as a tool for communication and business. Despite this, infrastructure is weak in many areas, and the Ministry of Communications has signed contracts with many foreign companies in its efforts to improve the situation. With […]
IMF and World Bank Plug Short-term Funding Gap
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a two-year support program for Iraq, amounting to about US$3.64 billion, to cover the country’s balance of payments needs. The Board’s approval makes approximately US$455 million immediately available to the Iraqi authorities. According to IMF's Mr. Takatoshi Kato: “Iraq has made substantial progress in rebuilding its economy and […]
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Zain to Focus on Gulf and Middle East
Kuwaiti telecoms firm Zain (ZAIN.KW), which is selling its African assets to India's Bharti Airtel, will concentrate on the Gulf and Middle East region and is open to new investments, its chief executive said on Tuesday. On Feb 16, Zain said it would pocket up to $5 billion from the planned sale of its African […]
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Etisalat Gets Its Claws into Korek
UAE-based Telco Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) is close to buying a majority stake in Iraqi operator Korek Telecom as it continues to look for expansion opportunities abroad, news agency Reuters reports, citing Etisalat’s Chairman Mohammad Omran. “Etisalat is almost near to finalizing a deal with Korek,” Omran revealed at a press conference, adding that the […]
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