Asiacell - Iraq

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Asiacell (Iraq) uses 1 GSM band, 2 UMTS bands, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Asiacell (Iraq). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.asiacell.com/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Asiacell is a leading telecommunications company in Iraq, established in the city of Sulaymaniyah in 1999. It began its commercial operations in 2000 and has since become the first mobile telecommunications company in Iraq. Asiacell offers a wide range of integrated services and has a significant presence across the country, providing coverage in 19 governorates.

Key Features and Achievements:

  • Coverage and Speed: Asiacell users experience the fastest mobile network speeds in Iraq, with average download speeds of 24.6 Mbps, significantly outperforming competitors like Zain and Korek.
  • Availability and Coverage: Asiacell has the highest availability of 3G or better connections, with users experiencing a 4G connection 86.9% of the time, far surpassing competitors in terms of 4G availability and coverage experience.
  • User Experience: Asiacell consistently wins awards for its mobile network experience, including Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience, and all three coverage awards (Availability, 4G Availability, and 4G Coverage Experience).
  • Customer Services: Asiacell offers various bundles and promotions, including extra free internet with 4G speed and unique discounts on vanity numbers.

Historical Milestones:

  • Establishment: Founded in 1999 and began commercial operations in 2000.
  • Expansion: Extended its GSM license to cover the entire Iraqi Republic in 2005 and secured a 15-year national license in 2007, becoming the largest long-term network operator in the country.
  • Public Offering: Went public in 2013, offering 25% of its equity in an initial public offering (IPO).

Asiacell continues to be a dominant player in Iraq's telecommunications market, known for its reliable and comprehensive 4G+ coverage and exceptional user experience.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Asiacell Iraq uses the GSM 900 MHz Extended (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this band is not specified.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Asiacell Iraq uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This deployment was part of the significant development of Iraq's mobile network infrastructure following the fall of the Ba'ath party regime in 2003. The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) was established to organize and license telecommunications services, leading to the issuance of long-term licenses to mobile phone companies like Asiacell in 2007.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Asiacell Iraq uses the UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This frequency band was deployed in 2007 as part of the long-term licenses issued to Asiacell by the Ministry of Communications.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Asiacell Iraq uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this band is not specified.

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