23 May 2012
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Remote Iraqi communities to receive solar-powered coverage

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Iraq’s largest private telecoms firm is rolling out mobile voice, broadband and SMS services across remote communities in the Middle Eastern country. Asiacell, which was the first mobile operator to provide coverage across the entire country, is implementing Altobridge’s lite-site solution.

A satellite-backhauled, solar-powered, 2G/3G solution, the lite-site enables mobile network operators to bring mobile connectivity to remote communities. Currently, the solution is being deployed in previously unconnected communities in Sulaimaniya in Northern Iraq.

“Telecommunications is the backbone of any progressive economy and is a key driver of socioeconomic growth, which is why we have made it our mission to ensure that telecom services are available to all Iraqis regardless of their location. Asiacell is the first telecom company to provide coverage for all 18 provinces, and to supply mobile voice, broadband and SMS services to remote communities that are not traditionally associated with revenue generating potential,” said Dr. Diar Ahmed, Asiacell CEO.

Mike Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer at Altobridge, said, “Mobile Network Operators are coming under increasing pressure to maximise their use of limited capital budgets. The lite-site reduces capital expenditure and minimises operational costs, and is optimised for solar power, thereby removing the high cost barriers of diesel generators.”

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