Now Available: Iraq Telecommunications Report Q1 2016

Iraq is fundamentally an attractive telecoms market owing to its large population, a mobile penetration rate of just 85%, and the recent allocation of 3G licences, but the emergence of Islamic S tate (IS) and falling oil prices are impacting the economy and weighing on mobile growth. BMI believes the short-term outlook for telecoms operators is grim, as these challenges are set to remain in place over the next year, at least. Nevertheless, over the longer term , we expect strong growth in the mobile sector, particularly for 3G services given the lack of affordable wireline broadband alternatives.

Latest Updates & Industry Developments

The mobile market contracted by 8.3% y-o-y in Q3 2015 as the security situation continues to take its toll.

Both Zain and Asiacell's revenues recovered slightly in Q3 2015. Take up of 3G services throughout 2015 may help to further stabilise ARPUs over the coming quarters.

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Iraq's fixed-line and broadband penetration rates remained low at 5.6% and 1.6% respectively at the end of 2014. 3G will drive access to affordable broadband connectivity over the coming years.

The Iraq Telecommunications Report features BMI Research's independent industry forecasts on the future strength of Iraq's ICT market, covering the fixed-line, mobile and internet segments and analyses latest regulatory developments and corporate news, including investment activity, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships. Leading operators and manufacturers are fully profiled, highlighting their quarterly financial performance, capital expenditure plans and latest contracts.

BMI's Iraq Telecommunications Report provides industry professionals and researchers, operators, equipment suppliers and vendors, corporate and financial services analysts and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the telecoms industry in Iraq.

Key Benefits
Benchmark BMI's independent telecoms industry forecasts for Iraq to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Iraqi telecoms market.
Target business opportunities and risks in Iraq's telecoms sector through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments in Iraq.
Assess the activities, strategy and market position of your competitors, partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs, KPIs and latest activity).

Coverage

BMI Industry View

Summary of BMI’s key industry forecasts and views, covering the ARPU, fixed-line, mobile (including 3G & 4G), internet and broadband markets.

Industry SWOT Analysis

Analysis of the major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats within the wireline and wireless sectors and within the broader political, economic and business environment.

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