Shafaq News- Washington
Iraq has officially granted Starlink a license to providesatellite internet services, as Baghdad seeks to expand connectivity optionsand improve access to high-speed internet, the Communications and MediaCommission (CMC) reported on Friday.
The agreement was signed at the US Chamber of Commerce inWashington during a ceremony attended by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi andCMC Executive Chairman Baligh Abu Kalal.
According to the CMC, Starlink's entry into Iraq isexpected to give consumers and businesses more choices for internet access,particularly in remote areas where infrastructure remains limited. The servicecould also support investment and advance the country's broader digitaltransformation efforts.
Operated by SpaceX, Starlink delivers internet servicethrough a network of low Earth orbit satellites, extending connectivity toareas where traditional broadband infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
Earlier today, Shafaq News learned that Iraq will sign 48agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the US government,international companies, and global institutions, with energy, infrastructure,and technology projects accounting for the largest share of the package.
Al-Zaidi praised the expanding economic ties with theUnited States, describing the recently signed arrangements as a sign of growingconfidence between Baghdad and Washington.
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