With regard to telecommunications, there are plans for the construction of a cellular telephone system to be in operation by late this year, which will consist of three tiers: the military tier, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) tier - which has two parts, internal communications and outreach to Iraqi counterparts - and a tier for the reconstruction of the country's telecommunications infrastructure.

Demand for telecommunications within Iraq greatly varies, from the urgent need for GSM phones and other mobile network technology to other telecom equipment such as cables and connections, telecom masts and antennae, public networks, repair equipment and PABX systems. There is also a clear need for improved communication software, along with human resources such as software consultants and engineers.