Regional Telecom launches Iraq’s first 4G network

Alcatel-Lucent and Regional Telecom, a communications service provider in Northern Iraq have celebrated the launch of Iraq’s first 4G LTE network, provided under the Fastlink brand.

This constitutes the first large-scale wireless broadband services in Iraq, with Alcatel-Lucent providing its end-to-end 4G LTE solution, including base stations, IP mobile backhaul for 4G LTE and existing 3G CDMA traffic, Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and elements of its platforms, which will allow Regional Telecom to introduce a rich portfolio of advanced IP-based services.

“High-speed mobile broadband is the major growth opportunity for the foreseeable future, and we are excited to be able to bring this impressive capability to our customers in Iraq,” commented Kawa Junad, Chairman of Regional Telecom.