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By John Lee. The Ministry of Communications has denied reports of an investment contract with British company Vodafone, stressing that no agreement has been signed to date. Omar Abdul Razzaq Musaheb (pictured), Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Communications, confirmed in a statement that procedures for establishing the national mobile licence project are still underway, […]
By John Lee. Asiacell and China Mobile International (CMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly deliver comprehensive digital and telecom solutions in Iraq, with a strong focus on B2B and enterprise services. The agreement aims to support Iraq's broader digital transformation by leveraging CMI's global technical expertise and real-world use cases to […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced more than 135 ready-to-offer investment opportunities across key economic sectors as part of its preparations for the Iraq Investment Forum 2025, scheduled for 14-15 June. The NIC has held a series of intensive coordination meetings with provincial investment commissions to review and validate the legal […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with a delegation from U.S. tech giant SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp) to discuss cooperation in Iraq's communications sector. The talks covered the services provided by the company's Starlink satellite constellation, including its global satellite-based internet coverage, and explored opportunities to facilitate its entry into […]
By John Lee. Zain Omantel International (ZOI) has announced a partnership with Iraq's Horizon Scope Telecom and the Iraqi Telecommunications and Information Company (ITPC), a government-owned company under the Iraqi Ministry of Telecommunications. This partnership enables ZOI to create a digital telecommunications corridor stretching from the Middle East to Europe through Iraq, offering alternative terrestrial […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met on Monday with Ms. Anu Saarela, Ambassador of Finland to Iraq, and a delegation of executive directors from Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications and IT company. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in information technology and advanced digital infrastructure. The Nokia team outlined its plans to support Iraq's […]
By John Lee. Kuwait's Zain Group has reported increased revenue and profit at its Iraqi telecom business: Revenue Growth: In Q1 2025, Iraq's revenue grew by 13% to reach USD 286 million. EBITDA Growth: EBITDA increased by 13% to USD 105 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 37%. Net Income: Net income soared by 73% […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Communications of Iraq, under the supervision of Minister Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, has signed a partnership agreement with DIL Technology to establish Iraq as a unified transit corridor for international communications, running from from Al-Faw to Ibrahim Al-Khalil. The deal, the first of its kind, was signed between the General […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has signed an agreement with Qatar's Ooredoo Group for the deployment of the country's fourth submarine cable (FIG) at the Al-Faw landing station. Minister Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri emphasized the strategic importance of the 24-pair fiber-optic cable, which has a capacity of over 700 terabits and connects seven Gulf […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of the National Mobile Telecommunications Company (NMTC), which will operate Iraq's 5G national license in cooperation with UK's Vodafone Group. The initiative aims to develop the telecommunications sector, maximize revenues, and implement the government program. The new company will be a private limited entity […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has ordered the immediate suspension of internet services for Korek Telecom due to what it described as outstanding debts and continued violations. A statement from CMC said the decision aims to pressure the company into settling its financial obligations. The CMC has formally requested the Ministry […]
By John Lee. Opensignal has announced the launch of the Global Network Excellence Index, which it describes as a new benchmark that ranks markets around the world on the mobile network experience they provide. According to data from Opensignal: Among large land mass countries, Iraq ranks in 41st place for network excellence. This places it […]
