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For information on Iraq Telecommunications contact details, please see the following link: 4.2.3 11 Iraq Additional Service Provision Services Contact List
Telecommunications throughout Iraq including international connections have been disrupted; widespread government efforts to rebuild domestic and international communications through fiber optic links are in progress; the mobile cellular market has expanded rapidly and its subscriber base is expected to continue increasing rapidly.
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Telephone Services | ||
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? | Yes | |
Does it allow international calls? | Yes | |
On average, number and length of downtime periods | N/A | |
Mobile phone providers (List) |
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Estimated availability and coverage | 95% |
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Note: Areas under ISIS control, such as Mosul City (8.5% of Iraqi area), may not have continuous active mobile coverage.
Note: Up to 97% of homes have a satellite dish and there are more than 30 Iraq-facing satellite networks.
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Regulations on usage or import of | Yes / No | Regulating Authority |
Satellite | Yes | Ministry of Telecommunications |
HF Radio | Yes | Ministry of Telecommunications |
UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile | Yes | Ministry of Telecommunications |
UHF/VHF repeaters | Yes | Ministry of Telecommunications |
GPS | Yes | Ministry of Telecommunications |
VSAT | Yes | Ministry of Telecommunications |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required
Frequency Licenses Required
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Existing UN Telecommunications Systems | |
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VHF frequencies | Restricted. Not for general distribution. |
HF frequencies | Restricted. Not for general distribution. |
Repeaters | Restricted. Not for general distribution. |
VSAT | ETC does not use VSAT. ETC uses service provider: BETEL |