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Starlink Officially Launches Operations in Iraq After Historic Licensing Agreement Signed in ...
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Iraq has granted SpaceX's Starlink a formal license to operate nationwide, a significant move to overhaul the country's unreliable connectivity. The agreement, signed in Washington D.C., will introduce high-speed satellite internet with residential plans starting at approximately $100 per month.
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The Iraqi market just went from 'unreachable' to 'online'. If your software or service depends on stable internet, your total addressable market has just expanded by 45 million people.
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