NewzIraqi Minister of Communications Mustafa Jabbar Sanad announced on Saturday, August 22, 2026, that the Iraqi government has not entered into a direct operational contract with the U.S.-based satellite internet provider Starlink. The Minister clarified that the Ministry of Communications is instead working through the domestic telecommunications provider EarthLink to facilitate satellite internet services in the region.
This statement serves to clarify the nature of Iraq's engagement with international satellite infrastructure. By confirming EarthLink's role as the intermediary, the Ministry has established that domestic infrastructure providers remain the primary point of contact for the implementation of Starlink’s satellite technology within the country.
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