The Iraqi Ministry of Communications has unveiled two major initiatives aimed at modernizing the country's digital infrastructure: the nationwide expansion of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services and the launch of a new international submarine cable link. Together, these initiatives—domestic fiber expansion and international submarine connectivity—reflect the ministry's commitment to advancing Iraq's digital transformation, strengthening infrastructure, and integrating the country more deeply into global communications networks. On August 27, Minister of Communications Dr. Internet speeds for subscribers on fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) networks are to be increased by 20% at no additional cost, following an agreement reached between the ministry and private-sector operators. Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sanad convened an expanded meeting with senior ministry. Baghdad (IraqiNews.
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