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Re: [casi] Phone networks, Iridium, tendering



FYI:

http://www.khilafah.com/home/lographics/category.php?DocumentID=8030&TagID=2

Israeli firm wins public telephone contract in Iraq - Road to normalisation
 07 Aug 2003

Israeli firm wins public telephone contract in Iraq

Iridium Satellite Israel is supplying Iraq with public telephones worth four
to five million dollars. The global satellite voice and data communication
provider was authorized last month by the office of the Coalition
Provisional Authority (CPA) to sell its mobile satellite communications
services, subscriber terminals, and related equipment in Iraq.

According to CEO of Iridium Satellite Israel Ami Schneider, the order was
placed by a Jordanian company, reported Globes. The company also plans to
market several thousands of mobile telephones in Iraq.

Israel’s Minister of Finance Benjamin Netanyahu signed a general permit late
last month authorizing trade with Iraq. The new agreement normalizes
commercial and financial ties between the two countries, marking the Jewish
state’s recognition of Iraq as a hostile-free nation.

Israeli companies can now trade and invest in Iraq without facing any
sanctions from the government. A group of Israeli industrial representatives
reportedly made a trip to Baghdad this past June in order to scope out
business opportunities related to the reconstruction effort.

Iridium Satellite Israel is a subsidiary of the privately held corporation
Iridium Satellite. The company acquired the assets of the Iridium company in
December of 2000. It is a provider of global satellite voice and data
solutions with complete coverage of the earth. Through a constellation of 66
low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by the Boeing Company, Iridium
delivers communication services to and from remote areas where no other form
of communication is available.

Iridium currently provides service to the US Department of Defense under a
multi-year contract. Iridium Satellite Israel is owned by Iridium Satellite
Solutions' regional operators in Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, and
East Africa, and a group of investors headed by Schneider. —
(menareport.com)


PREVIOUSLY

Israel normalizes trade ties with Iraq

Israel’s Minister of Finance Benjamin Netanyahu has signed a general permit
authorizing trade with Iraq. The new agreement normalizes commercial and
financial ties between the two countries, marking the Jewish state’s
recognition of Iraq as a hostile-free nation, reported Globes.

Israeli companies can now trade and invest in Iraq without facing any
sanctions from the government. A group of Israeli industrial representatives
reportedly made a trip to Baghdad last month in order to scope out business
opportunities related to the reconstruction effort.

According to Haaretz, a number of Israeli firms are planning to open
commercial offices in Iraq and are looking into the possibility of
appointing local agents in the country.

US commerce officials have advised Israeli firms interested in
reconstruction deals team up with Jordanian counterparts. Several Israeli
firms have already been contacted by Jordanian companies, who require their
neighbor’s expertise and funding. In addition, Israeli media reported that
Turkish companies have also expressed interest in teaming up with Israeli
companies in tenders for reconstruction in Iraq, particularly in the areas
of infrastructure, water, construction, and energy.

Two Israeli firms who have shown interest in Iraq are infrastructure firm A.
Arenson and the Solel Boneh Building and Infrastructure Company. A. Arenson
has already reported receiving a Jordanian partnership offer. —
(menareport.com)

Source:  menareport.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "Cathy Aitchison" <cathy@twiza.demon.co.uk>
To: <casi-discuss@lists.casi.org.uk>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 8:32 AM
Subject: [casi] Phone networks, Iridium, tendering


Dear list
Some queries on contracts for wireless/mobile phone networks in Iraq:

1. I recall that there are 2 kinds of mobile phone networks - one used
by the US, one used by Europe - sorry to be disorganised, but can
someone send me a reference, thanks.  Which one do most Arab countries
use?

Does anyone know which kind is used by the Iridium Satellite group (see
report below)?

2. How does the Iridium contract (again, see report below) fit in with
the tendering process for wireless phone networks (see Peter Brooke's
news roundup of 7 August:
BIDS OPEN FOR WIRELESS SERVICE IN IRAQ, La Vegas Sun, 31 July
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/tech/2003/jul/31/073107368.htm
l

Is it part of the same set of contracts or something different?
Thanks
Cathy
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http://menareport.com/story/TheNews.php3?action=story&sid=255621&lang=e&;
dir=mena
Israeli firm wins public telephone contract in Iraq
Iridium Satellite Israel is supplying Iraq with public telephones worth
four to five million dollars. The global satellite voice and data
communication provider was authorized last month by the office of the
Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) to sell its mobile satellite
communications services, subscriber terminals, and related equipment in
Iraq.

According to CEO of Iridium Satellite Israel Ami Schneider, the order
was placed by a Jordanian company, reported Globes. The company also
plans to market several thousands of mobile telephones in Iraq.

Israel’s Minister of Finance Benjamin Netanyahu signed a general permit
late last month authorizing trade with Iraq. The new agreement
normalizes commercial and financial ties between the two countries,
marking the Jewish state’s recognition of Iraq as a hostile-free nation.

Israeli companies can now trade and invest in Iraq without facing any
sanctions from the government. A group of Israeli industrial
representatives reportedly made a trip to Baghdad this past June in
order to scope out business opportunities related to the reconstruction
effort.

Iridium Satellite Israel is a subsidiary of the privately held
corporation Iridium Satellite. The company acquired the assets of the
Iridium company in December of 2000. It is a provider of global
satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the earth.
Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites
operated by the Boeing Company, Iridium delivers communication services
to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is
available.

Iridium currently provides service to the US Department of Defense under
a multi-year contract. Iridium Satellite Israel is owned by Iridium
Satellite Solutions' regional operators in Turkey, Greece, Cyprus,
Eastern Europe, and East Africa, and a group of investors headed by
Schneider. — (menareport.com)

--
Cathy Aitchison

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