Internet in Iraq
We know from news reports that Iraq is a nation torn by war. The people are resilient and currently rebuilding. Representatives from several US-based Internet companies traveled to Iraq to learn & share ideas.
Scott Heiferman, co-founder of Meetup.com, describes his Iraq experience in this 2-minute clip.
Travelers
The list of companies that visited Iraq includes:
Expanding Connections
In 2003 there were few cell phones in Iraq. Today in 2009, 80% of the citizens have cell phones. Some visionaries believe that smart cell phones will be our primary means of connecting to the Internet in coming years.