Iraq Expands Fiber Network and Signs Sixth Submarine Cable Deal
The Iraqi Ministry of Communications is intensifying efforts to modernize the country''s digital infrastructure through two major initiatives: the expansion of the national fiber-optic network
Fiber Optic | Iraq Business News
Iraq has increased the rate at which it is installing fiber-optic internet connections. The Ministry of Communications reports that more than 3.5 million FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) connections
Iraq turns into international data corridor
The data transmission takes place using Iraq''s recently activated 2,000-kilometer overland fiber-optic line, known as the Civilizations Road Project.
Iraq boosts global data access with Fibre in Gulf subsea
In order to provide low-latency services for hyperscalers, enterprises, data centers, and telecom operators, a 2,000-kilometer cable with 24 pairs of
Fiber Optic Cable Project in Iraq
The Fiber Optic Cable Project is centered on establishing a specialized industrial facility spanning 4,200 square meters, dedicated to the
Iraq Accelerates Digital Transformation with Fiber Expansion and New
The Iraqi Ministry of Communications has unveiled two major initiatives aimed at modernizing the country''s digital infrastructure: the nationwide expansion of fiber-to-the-home
Ooredoo, ITPC Partner to Land FIG Subsea Cable in Iraq
Doha, March 16 (QNA) - Ooredoo Group and Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) have signed a Landing Party Agreement to land the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) subsea cable in Iraq, establishing
Fiber Optic | Iraq Business News
Minister Hiyam Al-Yasiri highlighted strategic projects for investment, including submarine and transit [fiber optic] cable systems and data centres, aimed at enhancing Iraq''s digital
Iraq''s Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables Market Report 2026
In 2025, the amount of optical fibers, bundles and cables imported into Iraq was estimated at X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, imports showed a measured
Silk Route Transit
The Silk Route Transit is a fibre-optic terrestrial cable across Iraq, over 3500 kilometres. It is owned and operated by iQ Group, a leading Iraqi fiber optic provider founded in 2005.
iQ Networks, GBI sign dark fibre deal as Iraq transit
Iraqi operator iQ Networks says it has signed the country''s first dark fibre IRU framework agreement with Qatar-based subsea cable operator Gulf
Iraq, Lebanon Discuss Fiber Optic Cable Project
The head of Iraq''s National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haidar Mohammed Makiyya, has met with the Lebanese Prime Minister, Mr. Najib Mikati. They discussed extending a
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Ooredoo and Iraq''s ITPC partner to land FIG subsea cable in Iraq
Qatari telco Ooredoo Group has signed a landing party agreement with Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) to land the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) subsea cable in Iraq.
Fiber to the Home (FTTH) | Iraq Business News
Iraq has increased the rate at which it is installing fiber-optic internet connections. The Ministry of Communications reports that more than 3.5 million FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) connections
iQ Networks Signs Iraq''s First Dark Fibre Agreement with GBI,
Iraqi telecom operator iQ Networks has announced the signing of Iraq''s first dark fibre IRU framework agreement with Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a Qatar-based subsea cable
Ooredoo and IPTC sign deal to land FIG subsea cable in Iraq
The FIG cable aims to connect all six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council – Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait – and Iraq with 720 Tbps of capacity across 24
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