Project Rebuild Iraq Exhibition Profiles
Telecommunications

Iraq requires the full range of telecom equipment, infrastructure and mobile GSM products. The Iraqi authorities have already issued GSM mobile licenses, creating significant demand for phones and other mobile network technology, telecom equipment such as infrastructure products (including cables and connections, masts and antennae), public phone networks, repair equipment and PABX systems, as well as communication software, software consultants and engineers. In 2002, only about 1.2 million Iraqis subscribed to landline telephone service. Much of the network was damaged during the war, and service was disrupted. In Baghdad, 12 exchange switches (out of a total of 38) serving 240,000 telephone lines (out of a total of 540,000) are out of service. USAID is working to restore the national fiber telecom network, repair the telephone switching system in Baghdad, and restore international telecommunications capability to Iraq. The international satellite gateway system will be installed and will connect Iraq to the rest of the world. Civilian telephone service is managed by the Iraqi Telephone and Postal Company along with CPA assistance.

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

• Infrastructure Products
• Cables & Connections
• Masts & Antennas
• Cellular Network Equipment
• Microwave Systems & Towers
• PABX Systems
• Public Telephone Systems
• Radio Communications
• Satellite Services
• GSM Phones
• GSM & Wireless Accessories
• Mobile Network Equipment
• Controls & Accessories