  The telecommunications sector in Iraq is one of the most dynamic and active
industries. This sector has prime importance only next to oil & gas, as
revealed by recent reports. This industry has grown in leaps and bounds with
the rising demand for mobile services. Mobile services were inaccessible prior
to 2003. As of 2016, there are 29 million mobile telephone subscribers, with
only 2.3 million fixed-line users. With the easy availability of telephone
services, the telecommunication sector has reported a rapid boom. Subsequent to
the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime on April 9, 2003, mobile commerce has
reached new heights. This phenomenon is mainly attributed to the increasing
internet and smartphone usage. Telecommunication is now an imperative element
in the social and economic growth of the country. This sector has also expanded
access to various prospects and has altered the manner of consumer interaction,
comparing prices, researching goods, and making purchases. Several studies have
reviewed the penetration of mobile commerce to varied sectors. These studies
have also delved on the challenges, prospects, concerns, and impediments in
this sector. However, none of these studies has considered the situation in
Iraq. This paper examines the current literature to ascertain the parameters
affecting m-commerce adoption in Iraq
