Iraq, located in the Middle East, has a diverse topography with mountains, desert and two major rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, which greatly influences population distribution and technological infrastructure. The majority of its approximately 44 million inhabitants are concentrated in the capital, Baghdad, and other urban areas, leaving vast rural and desert regions sparsely populated. Iraq possesses a significant telecommunications sector, but it is still developing, and the infrastructure is unevenly distributed, with urban areas enjoying better access to mobile and internet services than rural regions. The country is also working to diversify its energy sources, with an increased focus on renewable energy, particularly solar power, due to its abundant sunlight. However, the renewables sector is still in its infancy, with many challenges to overcome, including infrastructure development and political instability.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 9 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Maxytel is a telecommunications company that operates within Iraq. The company was established to cater to the growing demand for telecommunications services in the region, providing comprehensive solutions in this field. The ownership structure of Maxytel is private, with the specific details of its shareholders not publicly disclosed.
Mobitel Kurdistan is a telecommunications company operating in Iraq. It was established to provide mobile telecommunication services to the region of Kurdistan, an autonomous region in northern Iraq. The company's ownership structure is not publicly available. As a telecommunications provider in a region with significant infrastructure challenges, Mobitel Kurdistan plays a vital role in connecting people and businesses. It is one of the key players in the Iraqi telecommunications market.
Zain Iraq, a subsidiary of the Kuwaiti mobile telecommunications company Zain, operates within Iraq. The parent company was established in 1983 as MTC (Mobile Telecommunications Company) and underwent a rebranding in 2007 to become Zain. The company's presence in Iraq is part of its broader commercial operations, which extend across seven countries in the Middle East. As of 2019, Zain had 49.5 million active customers. The corporate ownership of Zain is divided, with the Kuwait Investment Authority holding approximately 24.6% and Omantel possessing 21.9%. As a rule, only shareholders owning...