Syria's Ministry of Communications completed the country's first VoLTE test call on 21 April 2026, as the ministry finalizes a joint venture with Saudi Telecom and launches a new fiber-optic network initiative. Syria's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology completed the country's. The BARQ NET FTTP initiative represents Syria's comprehensive fiber-to-the-premises infrastructure deployment across all 14 governorates: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, Hama, Tartus, Deir ez-Zor, Ar-Raqqah, Al-Hasakah, Daraa, Idlib, As-Suwayda, Quneitra, and Rif Dimashq. The Ministry of. Syria's government is negotiating with leading Gulf telecom operators—Zain, Etisalat, STC, and Ooredoo—for a $300 million project named SilkLink, aimed at modernizing the country's fibre optic communications infrastructure. The. Fibre optics offer faster and more reliable internet connections, which are essential for boosting economic growth and improving the quality of life for Syrians. With the potential to revolutionise everything from education to healthcare, the deployment of fibre networks could be a game-changer for.
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