Iraq to provide satellite internet for the first time
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Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Communications announced on Saturday it is launching internet service through space, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The statement mentioned that the Ministry of Communications is seeking to provide the best internet service to people in Iraq.
Projects to provide internet via fiber-optic cables require a relatively long time to complete the deployment of cables in all areas because of the difficulties represented in the excavation works and the expensive costs of these projects, the statement illustrated.
In order to diversify the sources of internet service, increase competitiveness, and reduce prices, the concerned department in the Iraqi Ministry of Communications started the contractual procedures to introduce ‘internet via space’ service in Iraq for the first time, according to the statement.
Iraq is following in the footsteps of developed countries that use low-orbit satellite technologies that provide internet service directly to users through a huge network of satellites provided by reputable international companies.
The Iraqi Ministry of Communications is negotiating with international companies to provide satellite internet to the people of Iraq as soon as possible, the statement added.