VPN Connectivity From Iraq And Kuwait?

direktorjb writes "I have an urgent need to connect about 6 users in Baghdad and another 6 in Kuwait to an AS400 app (5250 emulation) back in the states. Is anyone aware of a decent ISP in those regions? If I cant get a reliable ISP (and therefore a solid VPN connection), what are my other choices? Should I check out VSAT?"

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It is there, but I can't tell you where.

[JabberWokky]

I can tell you that there is reliable TCP/IP available to the private sector (or at least to private contractors). On LiveJournal, there are many IT guys keeping Iraqi blogs. They post from home and sometimes at sites.

They are interesting to follow. One fellow is leaving because he can't stand the cultural divide and just feels too out of place. Some love the place and are enjoying their stay either as an adventure or just because they like the place.

Find some people already there. You may get a good reply here, but there are plenty of people who have already done what you're needing. In fact, at least one group is putting up wireless nodes at the cell towers.

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Evan