FastIraq Telecommunications

What FastIraq Telecommunications does

FastIraq Telecommunications is a privately held Iraqi network services provider founded in 2007 and headquartered in Baghdad, with a secondary commercial presence in Orlando, Florida. The company operates a national terrestrial fiber network covering all Iraqi provinces combined with subsea and terrestrial international routes connecting the Middle East to Europe through eight international points of presence in the UAE (SmartHub and DX1), Manama, Amman, Riyadh, Istanbul, Frankfurt, and London. It is fully licensed to deliver cross-border data transit across any Iraqi border, a regulatory position supported by over two decades of on-the-ground operating experience.

The core platform is built around four product lines: Ethernet (point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, private line, virtual private line), DIA and IP Transit with peering/interconnect and cross-border services, Cloud Services integrating with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and Meta, and Colocation and Hosting with cage/cabinet leasing and 24/7 server monitoring. Differentiation rests on Iraq's geographic position as a Middle East–Europe transit corridor, redundant routes with auto-failover, and direct fiber hand-offs. The technical stack is conventional carrier-grade transport and colocation with partner-managed cloud on-ramps rather than in-house AI or proprietary software.

FastIraq targets carriers, hyperscalers, enterprises, and government organizations as primary customers, with secondary exposure to oil and gas and consumer internet. The go-to-market is enterprise-led direct sales with quote-based, consultative engagements through website CTAs and a managed-services pricing model; revenue is generated from recurring connectivity and colocation fees. The company has built an interconnection ecosystem of approximately 19 tier-1 partners including AT&T, BT, GTT, Cogent, Colt, Lumen, STC, Zain, Hurricane Electric, Epsilon, EXA Infrastructure, and Leidos, and is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

FastIraq Telecommunications

Legal name

FastIraq

Website

https://fastiraq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FastIraq is a Baghdad-based, privately held network services provider founded in 2007, operating terrestrial and subsea routes across all Iraqi provinces with eight international points of presence connecting the Middle East to Europe. It delivers Ethernet, DIA and IP Transit, Cloud Services, and Colocation to carriers, hyperscalers, enterprises, governments, and oil and gas customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Network Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength) (HDABALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF), Cloud On-Ramps & Direct Connect Services (HDABALAA), Backhaul & Middle Mile Transport (cell site backhaul, aggregation) (HDAIAEAC), Managed MPLS VPN Services (HDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Network services
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Ethernet connectivity
• IP transit services
• Data center colocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bagdad

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Network Services: Comprehensive suite of network services including Ethernet, DIA & Transit, Cloud Services, and Colocation & Hosting. Revenue generated through managed connectivity services with recurring service fees.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FastIraq is a licensed Iraqi telecommunications and network services provider delivering Ethernet, DIA & Transit, Cloud Services, and Colocation & Hosting over terrestrial and subsea infrastructure. The network spans all Iraqi provinces with four international routes and points of presence in the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Germany, and the UK, enabling low-latency connectivity between the Middle East and Europe.

Product overview

FastIraq Telecommunications operates as a network services provider offering a unified platform of connectivity solutions. The core portfolio consists of four main service lines: Ethernet (covering point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, private line, and virtual private line variants), DIA & Transit (including Direct Internet Access, IP Transit, Peering & Interconnect, and Cross-Border Connectivity), Cloud Services (integrating with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Facebook/Meta), and Colocation & Hosting (encompassing cage/cabinet leasing, infrastructure connection, and 24/7 server monitoring). These solutions work together to provide enterprises, carriers, hyperscalers, and governments with end-to-end connectivity from Iraq to major digital hubs across the Middle East and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ethernet High-capacity Ethernet connectivity solutions providing secure, scalable, and reliable point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, private line, and virtual private line connections for mission-critical business applications across Iraq.
• DIA & Transit Dedicated high-speed Direct Internet Access (DIA) and IP Transit services with guaranteed bandwidth, low latency, and reliable connectivity for enterprises across Iraq and beyond, including peering, interconnect, and cross-border connectivity.
• Cloud Services Secure, reliable, and scalable cloud solutions integrating with major providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Meta) to support enterprise cloud adoption in Iraq.
• Colocation & Hosting State-of-the-art data center solutions including cage and cabinet leasing, infrastructure connection, and 24/7 server monitoring with secure, reliable facilities for hosting critical IT infrastructure.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ilex Content StrategiescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2024Global B2B marketing and communications agency serving technology and telecommunications sector. Selected as marketing agency of record to lead brand refresh, website launch, content creation, sales enablement, and borderless PR.
• AT&TcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor telecommunications carrier partner providing global connectivity and network services integration.
• GTT CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal telecommunications provider partner for international network connectivity services.
• US SignalcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork services partner providing connectivity solutions across regions.
• CMC NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPan-African telecommunications network partner for regional connectivity.
• EpsiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal connectivity and network services partner.
• Hurricane ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor IPv6 native internet backbone and colocation provider partner.
• Jordan TelecomcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional telecommunications partner providing connectivity to Jordan and beyond.
• LeidoscoreTechnology or IntegrationDefense and information technology services partner.
• United NationscoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational organization partner requiring secure global connectivity.
• BT (British Telecom)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal telecommunications company partner for international network services.
• CogentcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational internet transport provider partner.
• ColtcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal network services provider partner.
• STC (Saudi Telecom Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional telecommunications giant partner providing Middle East connectivity.
• BatelcocoreTechnology or IntegrationBahrain-based telecommunications partner for regional connectivity.
• Kalaam TelecomcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional telecom provider partner serving the Middle East.
• LumencoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal network services company partner.
• ZaincoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor Middle East and Africa telecommunications operator partner.
• EXA InfrastructurecoreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean digital infrastructure partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Batelco (Beyon Group): Bahrain-based regional carrier offering wholesale, enterprise, and international connectivity services across the Middle East. Comparable as a regional player with subsea cable access and cross-border transit services serving carriers and enterprises.
• Gulf Bridge International (GBI): Operates a subsea cable and terrestrial network connecting the Middle East to Europe and Asia, with points of presence across the Gulf. Directly comparable to FastIraq as a Middle East-based carrier offering cross-border transit, DIA, and carrier interconnect services to international hubs.
• RETN: Independent European and Middle East network operator providing IP transit, DIA, Ethernet, and cloud connectivity with a strong corridor between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Highly comparable to FastIraq's ME-to-Europe terrestrial/subsea focus and carrier-grade service portfolio.
• EXA Infrastructure: European-focused digital infrastructure operator offering fiber, IP transit, and colocation across Europe with growing Middle East reach. Comparable to FastIraq as a partner and competitor on the Europe–Middle East corridor, serving carriers and hyperscalers with cross-border connectivity.

Broad incumbents

• Ooredoo Group: Qatar-based telecom operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia with wholesale and enterprise connectivity services. Comparable as a regional carrier providing cross-border transit, enterprise networking, and data center services.
• PCCW Global: Hong Kong-headquartered global carrier offering IP transit, Ethernet, cloud connectivity, and colocation worldwide. Comparable to FastIraq as a full-stack network services provider targeting carriers, hyperscalers, and enterprises for international connectivity.
• STC (Saudi Telecom Company): Saudi Arabia's incumbent telecom with extensive Middle East and international wholesale, cloud, and connectivity services. Comparable as both a partner and competitor to FastIraq in cross-border Middle East transit and enterprise DIA.
• Zain Group: Pan-Middle East and Africa mobile operator with wholesale carrier services and enterprise connectivity offerings. Comparable in providing regional telecom infrastructure and serving carriers and enterprises across multiple Middle Eastern markets.
• Etisalat (e&): UAE-headquartered incumbent telecom with extensive Middle East footprint, subsea cables, and global carrier services. Comparable as a large regional provider of cross-border transit, DIA, cloud connectivity, and colocation in markets overlapping FastIraq's.

Regional players

• Turkcell: Major Turkish mobile and fixed operator with international wholesale and transit services connecting the Middle East to Europe. Comparable as a regional carrier on the ME–Europe corridor that competes for cross-border transit and enterprise connectivity demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fastiraqinternet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fastiraq-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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