Telecommunications is a booming business in Iraq, with estimated 48% penetration. There are 3 major licensed providers:
- Asiacell (successfully issued IPO in 2013)
- Zain Iraq
- Korek Telecom
Other Telecommunication Companies include:
- Iraqi Telephone and Postal Company (ITPC)
- Itisaluna, Kalimat Telecom
- Iraqtel
- VitalTel
- Hi Link Telecom
- Omnnea
- Newroz Telecom
- Regional Telecom (new in 2013)
Since 2003, Iraqi-s have desired a greater open communication with one another. Now, in 2014, an estimated 80% of the Iraq population owns a mobile phone.