Telecommunications market of IranPhone Cards, Calling Cards |
| Iran’s telecom market is a state-owned monopoly with the exception of retail Internet service provision. A second GSM mobile operator was licensed in February 2004, but has yet to launch. Investment in fixed-line infrastructure in recent years has increased teledensity substantially, including in rural areas. Internet use is generally through Internet cafes and other public access points, and ADSL investment is growing. Mobile penetration is very low, partly due to capacity constraints. With the aid of insightful statistics this report covers the development of Iran’s telecom industry, outlining regulatory and market developments as well as major players. |
| This annual report provides an insight into the developing Broadband and Internet markets of the Middle East. Topics detailed in the report include the following: Regional Internet and broadband market developments and analysis, xDSL, Cable Modems, Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH), WiFi, Growth in regional broadband penetration and availability (Trends, Growth Patterns, Prospects), Major Broadband Service Providers, Internet Access Locations and ISPs, Censorship of the Internet in Middle East countries. Counties covered are: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey United Arab Emirates, Yemen |
| Iran Phone Cards |