Telecommunications in Iraq

June 2, 2014 by Iraqi Research Foundation for Analysis and Development

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.

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