Iraq Network

What Iraq Network does

Iraq Network (IraqNet LLC, شبكة العراق) is a Baghdad-headquartered, privately held telecommunications and IT services provider founded in 2013. The company is officially licensed by the Iraqi Ministry of Communications and operates as the appointed partner of the state-owned General Company for Communications and Informatics for the Salah al-Din Governorate fiber optic project, with a regional branch covering Samarra and surrounding areas. Iraq Network has 251–500 employees, no disclosed external investors, and remains founder-led under Managing Director Seif Naamah.

The company's core offering is fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet delivered through a mix of underground and aerial fiber with backup lines and a 99.8% service-level agreement, complemented by tiered residential subscriptions (Bronze 40 Mbps, Silver 60 Mbps, Gold 100 Mbps, and Platinum unlimited). Beyond access, Iraq Network sells managed network solutions, software development and IT automation, end-to-end IT services, VoIP, and cinema/TV services delivered over the same fiber connection. In 2024 it formed the Polo Networks joint venture with Bahrain-based InfoNas to commercialize a terrestrial international transit corridor from the UAE to Frankfurt via Iraq and Turkey, marketed at sub-90ms latency as a Red Sea submarine-cable alternative with up to 10G managed-spectrum capacity.

Iraq Network monetizes through a mix of recurring residential and business subscriptions, government managed-service contracts (most prominently the Salah al-Din FTTH build-out with a planned 10,000-line capacity), professional services for IT and software engagements, and wholesale transit fees from carrier customers via Polo Networks. Distribution is direct to government ministries, to enterprises via field sales, to consumers via the company website and contact centers, and to carriers via regional industry events such as Capacity Middle East 2024.

Name

Iraq Network

Legal name

Iraq Network

Website

https://iraq-network.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Iraq Network is a Baghdad-based, Iraqi Ministry of Communications-licensed fiber ISP and IT services provider founded in 2013. It delivers FTTH internet, managed IT, software, and international transit (via its Polo Networks JV with InfoNas) to government, enterprise, and residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications / Internet Service Provider

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Corridors & International Terrestrial Gateways (HDAIALAH), Outside Plant (OSP) & Aerial/Buried Fiber Infrastructure (HDAFALAI), Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength) (HDABALAH)

Keywords

• Fiber optic internet
• Telecommunications services
• FTTH broadband
• IT services
• Network solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Baghdad

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Subscriptions: Residential and business internet service subscriptions offering fiber optic connectivity at various speed tiers (60 Mbps, 100 Mbps), providing stable and reliable internet access with 24/7 technical support
2. Transit Services: International bandwidth and transit services connecting Gulf countries (UAE) to European destinations through Iraq's strategic geographic position, leveraging fiber optic infrastructure with low latency and high availability
3. Government Fiber Optic Projects: Implementation and operation of government fiber optic cable projects, including cabinet installation, network deployment, and service activation for government institutions and public sector entities
4. IT Services and Solutions: End-to-end IT services including software development, network systems solutions, and technology consulting for enterprises and government institutions
5. Cinema and TV Services: Television channels and HD movie streaming services delivered through fiber optic connection to homes, including encrypted TV packages and translated movies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iraq Network is a licensed Iraqi telecommunications operator that delivers fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband internet to residential subscribers and international bandwidth transit, IT services, software development, and dedicated fiber optic infrastructure solutions to enterprise and government customers. The company owns and operates fiber optic backbone and access networks and executes government fiber optic projects under a license from the Iraqi Ministry of Communications.

Product overview

Iraq Network operates as a unified service platform offering fiber optic internet connectivity as its core product, complemented by land-based transit services, IT solutions, network systems, software development, and entertainment services. The company provides tiered subscription packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) ranging from 40 Mbps to unlimited speeds, and through its Polo Networks joint venture, offers international transit services connecting the UAE to Europe through Iraq. All services are coordinated through a single operational platform serving government institutions, private sector, and residential customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polo Networks: A joint venture between Iraq Network and InfoNas providing international transit connectivity from UAE to Frankfurt via Iraq.

Products and services

• FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Internet High-speed fiber optic home internet service delivered over the company's own FTTH access network, offered on monthly subscription terms to residential customers in Iraq.
• Transit Services (International Bandwidth) Wholesale international IP bandwidth and transit services sold to carriers, ISPs, and other operators needing licensed transit capacity through Iraq.
• IT Services IT services delivered to enterprise and government customers, including network and IT support alongside the company's telecom offerings.
• Software Development Custom software development services provided to enterprise and government clients as part of Iraq Network's broader IT portfolio.
• Government Fiber Optic Projects Design, build, and operation of dedicated fiber optic infrastructure projects for Iraqi government institutions and ministries, executed under the company's Ministry of Communications license.
• Network Solutions Integrated network solutions for enterprise and government customers, combining the company's fiber optic infrastructure, transit capacity, and IT capabilities into tailored deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% SLA achievement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InfoNas, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2024Strategic cooperation with InfoNas, LLC to provide seamless terrestrial connectivity from UAE to major European data centers. The partnership creates the Polo Networks joint venture combining both companies' capabilities and licenses, establishing a new international transit corridor through Iraq with high capacity and low latency (under 90ms from UAE to Europe), serving as an alternative to Red Sea submarine routes.
• Polo NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Iraq Network and Infonas (Bahrain) creating Polo Networks as a transformative project to establish a new international connectivity corridor between Europe and Middle East, providing a pioneering market route with high capacity, low latency, and high availability through Iraq as transit hub.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Etisalat (e&): UAE-headquartered regional telecom incumbent with carrier-wholesale, enterprise, and consumer offerings across the Middle East. Comparable in scale and breadth to the converged ambition of Iraq Network plus Polo Networks.
• du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications): UAE telecom operator providing wholesale, enterprise, and consumer services. Comparable as a Gulf-side anchor carrier that could either partner with or compete against Iraq Network's transit corridor for UAE-bound traffic.
• Asiacell: Leading Iraqi mobile operator (part of Ooredoo group) with enterprise and fixed-wireless offerings. Overlaps with Iraq Network on enterprise/government connectivity and residential broadband demand.
• Korek Telecom: Iraqi mobile and broadband operator serving consumer and enterprise segments. Competes for residential broadband wallet share and enterprise IT/telecom contracts in Iraq.
• Zain Iraq: Mobile network operator with growing fixed broadband and enterprise services in Iraq. A larger incumbent that competes for enterprise and government connectivity budgets and could expand into FTTH.
• Ooredoo Global Services: Regional carrier with wholesale and enterprise services across the Middle East and North Africa, including Iraq via Asiacell. Comparable in wholesale transit product scope and enterprise/government contract profile.

Direct peers

• IQ Networks: Iraqi fiber-optic ISP and network operator providing FTTH and enterprise connectivity across Iraq. Direct competitor to Iraq Network in domestic fiber broadband and a fellow member of the country's licensed ISP tier.
• Turk Telekom International: Operates terrestrial fiber and wholesale transit services from the Middle East into Europe via Turkey. Comparable as the European landing counterparty for Iraq Network's UAE-Frankfurt corridor and a competitor for Middle East–Europe wholesale traffic.
• Earthlink Iraq: One of Iraq's largest private ISPs, offering fiber and broadband to residential and enterprise customers. Competes head-to-head with Iraq Network for FTTH subscribers and enterprise contracts inside Iraq.
• ScopeSky (formerly Gulf Bridge International / GBI): Middle East-focused terrestrial and subsea wholesale carrier providing international transit between GCC and Europe. Closest direct comparable to Iraq Network's Polo Networks transit corridor in geography, customer set (carriers), and product (wholesale capacity).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user
• Instagraminstagram.com/iamdesigning6428
• Facebookfacebook.com/Iraq.Netwrok
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iraqnet-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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