By John Lee. FastIraq Co. For Information Technology Ltd., which has a head-office in Baghdad, has won a contract with UNAMI for the provision of "Primary Internet Bandwidth to UNAMI and UNITAD offices in Iraq." The contract is valued at $184,800 and has a potential end date of 30th November, 2024. (Source: UN)
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Nokia and Earthlink to build Iraqi National Backbone
Nokia and Earthlink to build Iraqi National Backbone with advanced high-speed IP metro network Nokia has announced that Earthlink Telecommunication, a prominent Iraqi Internet Service Provider (ISP), will use the Nokia solution to build a high-capacity IP metro transport network in 15 provinces in the country, as part of the Iraqi National Backbone project. Nokia […]
Asiacell Increases Customer Base and Revenues
By John Lee. Mobile phone service Asiacell has reported a healthy increase in its customer base and local-currency revenue. In its results for the first nine months of the year, parent company Ooredoo said: "Asiacell reported revenue of QAR 2.8 billion during 9M 2021, a decrease of 8% mainly due to the devaluation of the […]
Nokia to build Asiacell's Next-Gen Microwave Network in Iraq
By John Lee. Finland's Nokia today announced that Asiacell Telecom has chosen Nokia to build its next-generation microwave network in Iraq. In the five-year deal, Nokia's Wavence microwave packet radio will help Asiacell address demand for more capacity and provide fiber-like connectivity everywhere, including remote and difficult-to-reach areas In a press release, Nokia said that […]
Zain Hit by Iraqi Dinar Devaluation
By John Lee. Zain Iraq's H1 2021 revenue reached USD 376 million, and EBITDA amounted to USD 145 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 39%. Net profit reached USD 24 million for the period. The operator's customer base increased by 7% to reach 16.1 million customers maintaining its market leading position. It should be noted […]
Nokia Wins Contract with Asiacell in Iraq
By John Lee. Finland's Nokia has announced that Asiacell Telecom has chosen the company to provide nationwide network optimization for two years starting January 2021. According to a press release: "This partnership will leverage Nokia's global capabilities in network planning and optimization technology to boost Asiacell's competitive edge and transform its operational platforms for the […]
Nokia selected for ITPC Network in Iraq
Nokia to deploy internet gateway for ITPC network in Iraq Finland's Nokia has announced that its IP routing technology has been selected for Informatics and Telecommunications Public Company (ITPC) - one of the companies of Iraq's Ministry of Communication (MoC) - to serve as the main backbone of the country's internet infrastructure. The deployment aims […]
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Coronavirus Hits Asiacell Revenue
By John Lee. Mobile phone service Asiacell has reported a sharp drop in revenue as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. In its results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2020, parent company Ooredoo said: "Asiacell's performance for the first nine months of 2020 was impacted by movement restrictions across Iraq due to […]
Orange launches Proceedings against Iraqi Govt
By John Lee. French telecoms company Orange Group has reportedly launched legal proceedings against the Iraqi government with the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), part of the World Bank, for more than $400m that it alleges was expropriated by the country's regulator. The case relates to the company's investment in Korek, the […]
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Covid-19 Hits Asiacell Earnings
By John Lee. Government measures designed to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Asiacell's results for the half year ended June 30, 2020. The company reported revenues of QAR 1.9 billion in H1 2020, down 10% compared to the same period last year. As a result, EBITDA declined to QAR 828 million (H1 […]
PM Promises 4G Connectivity by End-2020
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi has promised to have 4G mobile services available in Iraq by the end of the year. Speaking at a press conference in Basra, al-Kadhimi added that introduction will have an impact on the economy of Iraq. (Source: Govt of Iraq)
Asiacell reports Revenue Growth for Q1
By John Lee. Mobile phone service Asiacell has reported revenue growth or nearly 2 percent in the first quarter of this year. In its results for the quarter ended 31 March 2020, the company said: "Asiacell reported revenue growth to QAR 1.09 billion in Q1 2020, up from QAR 1.07 billion in Q1 2019. The […]