Syria Communications shares 5g base stations

Why is Syria re-joining the GSMA?

By re-joining the GSMA, Syria now re-enters the international mobile ecosystem after more than a decade of exclusion. For telcos, technology suppliers and infrastructure investors, the move presents opportunities in a market that is both underdeveloped and strategically located.

How has Syria reconnected to the Global Telecoms Landscape?

Syria's reconnection to the global telecoms landscape follows a decisive shift in US foreign policy. In May 2025, the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 25, authorising a wide range of telecommunications-related transactions.

How has War impacted Syria's telecoms infrastructure?

Over a decade of war and digital embargo has devastated Syria's telecoms infrastructure. More than half of the country's networks were reportedly destroyed or rendered inoperable. Connectivity was frequently manipulated as a tool of repression and the national market fractured into a patchwork of foreign-provided and informal services.

How can Syria modernise its digital infrastructure?

In response to these challenges, Syria's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has unveiled several initiatives to modernise its digital infrastructure. Key among these is "BarqNet," a nationwide Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) project and "Ugarit 2," aimed at boosting subsea cable capacity.