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In the Damascus suburb of Qudsaya, Rawan steps onto her balcony at sunrise, phone in hand, hoping to catch a usable signal. Her laptop is open inside; files stacked on the screen waiting to be uploaded. Each minute that passes becomes an exercise in patience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI struggle every day just to send the videos I need for work,\u201d she tells <\/span>+963<\/b>. \u201cThe mobile data from Syriatel or MTN is slightly better than DSL, but still unstable and far slower than what they advertise. I\u2019m paying a lot for a service that barely works.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With network towers down, damaged, or stripped for parts, Rawan often has to walk into the street simply to send a file. Her struggle reflects a nationwide reality: internet access in Syria is unreliable, expensive, and often unusable.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few kilometres away in Sahnaya, 30-year-old Taim faces the same daily battle. \u201cThe signal is extremely weak,\u201d he says. \u201cThe internet works only late at night, and messages arrive hours late. We bought a signal booster, but it\u2019s very expensive and needs constant electricity. Near the window the connection works, while inside the house, it doesn\u2019t. And mobile packages expire by time, not usage, so they run out before I finish them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Aging Infrastructure and Heavy Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n

Telecom technicians say the root problem is simple: Syria\u2019s communication network relies on old copper cables, many more than two decades old.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn some areas, there are no functioning towers at all,\u201d says Mazen, a telecom engineer from rural Damascus. \u201cIn others, the towers exist but their capacity is limited. Power cuts make everything worse \u2013 the batteries don\u2019t last, so entire zones lose coverage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Upgrading the network requires new equipment, stable power, and teams capable of making constant repairs \u2013 none of which are readily available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, mobile internet is becoming prohibitively expensive. Syriatel and MTN\u2019s 3G and 4G services offer slightly faster speeds than DSL, but prices are extreme: a 60GB package can exceed 80,000 Syrian pounds, turning what should be a basic utility into a luxury.<\/span><\/p>\n

To compensate, many neighborhoods have turned to local private wireless networks run by small operators. Monthly subscriptions reach about 90,000 pounds, while installation of the receiver and router can cost a million pounds \u2013 a huge sum for most Syrians.<\/span><\/p>\n

Munir, a maintenance worker at one such company, tells <\/span>+963<\/b> that the costs are not arbitrary: \u201cEquipment is expensive, importing parts is difficult, and constant outages damage devices. Every repair takes hours of work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Satellite Internet<\/b><\/h2>\n

As frustration grows, some Syrians explored satellite internet \u2013 offering speeds up to 200 Mbps. But it remains restricted to government bodies and international organizations, with unlicensed use banned by law. For everyday users, it\u2019s simply not an option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: Syria\u2019s Fragile Transition Shaken by Damascus Missile Attack<\/a>
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Government Projects<\/b><\/h2>\n

Despite all the difficulties, Syria\u2019s Ministry of Communications has laid out a series of ambitious modernization projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the flagship initiatives is \u201cBarq Net,\u201d a national fiber-optic program intended to bring high-speed FTTP connections to homes and offices. The ministry says the plan will expand fiber coverage to 85% of households within two years, using an \u201copen access\u201d model that allows multiple providers to operate on the network and, theoretically, drive down prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

At its launch in June, the ministry said implementation would begin \u201cwithin weeks,\u201d connecting the fiber network directly to the national backbone, SilkLink.<\/span><\/p>\n

SilkLink itself is another major project \u2013 an international fiber route meant to digitally reconnect Syria with the world. Officials say the first phase should be completed within six to eight months.<\/span><\/p>\n

In cooperation with the United States and Cyprus, the Ugarit-2 project will upgrade the undersea cable linking Tartus and Cyprus, potentially doubling international bandwidth within two months.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the AI-Syria 2025 conference, Minister of Communications Abd al-Salam Haykal announced that 5G services had entered the pilot stage in Damascus. Expansion to other governorates, he said, will follow \u201cgradually and carefully.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jamal al-Din Khatib, acting head of the Syrian Telecommunications Company, tells <\/span>+963<\/b> the challenges remain immense:\u201cThe network is old and suffers daily theft and damage. Rebuilding it requires time and new supplies. Demand is far greater than the improvements achieved so far.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He says the ministry is testing both FTTH and FWA wireless technology in Damascus as part of the Barq Net rollout. As for content restrictions, Khatib insists: \u201cOnly pornographic and Israeli websites are blocked. All other services are available within national protection policies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A Daily Struggle With No Quick Fix<\/b><\/h2>\n

Despite high-level projects and public promises, life on the ground remains unchanged. Syrians like Rawan and Taim still face slow speeds, sudden outages, and prohibitive prices. Electricity shortages disrupt every level of the network. Rural areas are hit even harder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many households resort to improvised fixes \u2013\u00a0 placing routers on balconies, buying cheap repeaters, or stringing cables across courtyards for a few extra bars of signal.<\/span><\/p>\n

The gap between Syria\u2019s digital future and the daily reality grows wider each year. The struggle is no longer only about technology; it\u2019s about whether Syrians can integrate into a world where reliable connectivity has become essential for work, school, healthcare, government services, and basic communication.<\/span><\/p>\n

Between ambitious national projects and immediate daily needs, ordinary citizens remain stuck in limbo \u2013\u00a0 waiting for a stable connection in a country where even sending a message can require stepping outside and praying for a signal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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