Iraq Initiates Steps for 5G Implementation

The Iraqi government has assigned a team led by the Minister of Communications to negotiate with leading global telecom operators to launch a 5G mobile telecommunications service.

The team will focus on selecting a company with proven expertise in building, operating, and managing 5G networks.

Companies with experience in the Middle East and strong global reputations have expressed interest in working in Iraq, and the selection process will prioritize quality, brand reputation, and operational expertise.

Last year, the Iraqi Cabinet agreed that the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) will grant an exclusive three-year national license for 5G mobile technology to the Al-Salam State Company, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Communications.