Zain Iraq has announced a strategic partnership with Nokia to modernize and enhance its network capabilities over the next three years. This initiative aims to significantly upgrade the operator’s infrastructure across southern Iraq, leveraging Nokia’s advanced microwave technology to improve network performance and meet the growing demand for data services.
As one of Iraq’s leading telecom operators, serving 19 million customers, Zain Iraq is committed to delivering an efficient mobile experience. With the rapid pace of digital transformation driving higher network capacity needs, the collaboration with Nokia will enable Zain to modernize its infrastructure, overcoming current limitations and future-proofing the network for further growth. This initiative is especially geared toward catering to Iraq’s young, tech-savvy population.
“Our goal is to not only resolve existing challenges but also prepare for the future,” said Emre Gurkan, CEO of Zain Iraq. “This agreement with a global leader like Nokia will allow us to enhance our services and support the country’s increasing data usage.”
Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President of Mobile Networks at Nokia MEA, emphasized the benefits of deploying Nokia’s high-capacity microwave solutions, including the UBT-T XP version. This advanced technology is designed to optimize Zain Iraq’s network, reducing operational costs while improving performance and capacity.
The upgraded network will pave the way for future innovations in Iraq, ensuring Zain Iraq can continue to meet the evolving needs of its growing customer base.
