iQ Networks and GBI sign Dark Fibre Framework
On Tuesday (7th January), iQ Networks, a subsidiary of Sulaymaniya''s iQ Group, signed Iraq''s inaugural dark fibre IRU framework agreement with Qatar
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The National Investment Commission (NIC) has hosted a high-level meeting with an Omani delegation to discuss the establishment of advanced international data centres and the transit
Iraq''s Digital Ascent: Over 1 Tbps of Internet Transit
By mid-2025, Iraq quietly crossed a historic threshold: more than 1 terabit per second (Tbps) of terrestrial internet transit is now flowing through its
Iraq Expands Fiber Network and Signs Sixth Submarine Cable Deal
The discussions focused on accelerating the rollout of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services across Iraq. Plans were outlined to migrate subscribers to electronic systems via the National Data
Iraq transitioning to fiber optic internet, minister says
BAGHDAD – Iraq''s Communications Minister Hayam Al-Yasiri announced today the imminent launch of a campaign to deactivate internet
Iraq Plans to Become Regional Internet Transit Hub with
Other initiatives include the Fiber in Gulf system signed with Ooredoo earlier this year, the North Gulf SMW cable, and World Link to connect regional
Silk Route Transit Network — Grokipedia
Construction accelerated from 2021 onward, with iQ Networks deploying over 3,000 kilometers of multi-layer fiber-optic cables across Iraq, linking key domestic nodes to international borders.
Ooredoo Group and ITPC partner to land FIG subsea
Ooredoo Group, an international communications provider operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, has signed a Landing
Ooredoo and ITPC Sign Agreement to Land FIG Subsea
Ooredoo Group and the Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) have signed a landmark Landing Party Agreement to land the
Iraq''s Digital Ascent: Over 1 Tbps of Internet Transit
What happens when geography meets infrastructure? You get a new global data corridor that''s reshaping how the world connects. By mid-2025, Iraq
Ooredoo, ITPC to Land FIG Cable in Iraq
Ooredoo and Iraq''s ITPC Partner to Land FIG Subsea Cable in Iraq By Niva Yadav, Data Center Dynamics March 17, 2025 Qatari telco Ooredoo Group has signed a landing party agreement
Iraq-based iQ Group Launches Silk Route Transit Network
Rashid firmly believes that the Silk Route Transit Network will further contribute to the development of Iraq''s industrial, retail, and service sectors, providing the backbone for a vast
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Information and latest news on connectivity, data centres, fibre and connectivity in Iraq.
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
U.S.-Iran war threatens Gulf AI infrastructure as both
Billions of dollars in U.S. technology infrastructure, and trillions more in planned investment, now depend on fiber-optic cables running through war
Iraq Accelerates Digital Transformation with Fiber Expansion and New
Together, the FTTH rollout and submarine cable project underscore Iraq''s commitment to digital transformation, strengthening its infrastructure, and integrating more deeply with global
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
Iraq positions as a digital landscape and gateway with new fibre-optic
Iraq''s emerging role as a connectivity hub is gaining momentum with key fibre-optic transit links and international partnerships driving digital infrastructure expansion.
Silk Route Transit
Silk Route Transit iQ proudly announces the most strategic fibre optic project in Iraq and the region: The Silk Route Transit. As a transit hub, Iraq will be able to link all the neighbouring countries to the
Big Tech is moving data out of the Gulf through Iraqi oil pipelines
Major U.S. hyperscalers running data centers in the Gulf to power apps and online services for millions of users are channeling data out of the war zone through fiber-optic cables that
Iraq Expands Fiber Network and Signs Sixth Submarine
Together, these initiatives—domestic fiber expansion and international submarine connectivity—reflect the ministry''s commitment to
Silk Route Transit
As a transit hub, Iraq will be able to link all the neighbouring countries to the global fibre optic network and act as the path of least resistance between Europe and Asia, fulfilling a long dream of ours to
Iraqi National Backbone
Fiber optics technology is considered the most environmentally friendly technology, unlike electromagnetic waves, as currently used with wireless
Iraq''s Global Digital Corridor: Alternative Low-Latency
Diversified Routes – Iraq offers a viable alternative to over-saturated global network routes. As data demand increases, having multiple pathways
Big Tech is Moving Data Through the Gulf Using Fiber-Optic Cables
The company, based in Iraq''s Kurdistan region, runs fiber from the southern tip of Iraq to the Turkish border. It is now extending the network through gas-pipeline corridors across Turkey to
iQ launches Silk Route Transit Network | Iraq Business
It says that Iraq, as a transit hub, can connect all the neighbouring countries to the global fibre-optic network and act as a path of least resistance