Korek - Iraq

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Korek (Iraq) uses 1 GSM band, 2 UMTS bands, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Korek (Iraq). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.korektel.com/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Korek Telecom is an Iraqi Kurdish mobile phone operator based in Erbil, Kurdistan Region. Here are some key points about the company:

  • Ownership and Partnerships: In March 2011, France Télécom (now Orange S.A.) acquired a 20% indirect stake in Korek Telecom. On January 1, 2015, Korek launched 3G services in Iraq after winning one of the three 3G licenses awarded by the Government of Iraq. Additionally, on December 16, 2015, Korek became the first operator in Iraq to launch Free Basics in partnership with Internet.org and Facebook.

  • Corruption Scandal: In March 2023, Korek Telecom and its founder, Sirwan Barzani, were found guilty of fraud and corruption by the Paris-based International Court of Arbitration. The court awarded $1.65 billion in damages to Iraq Telecom Limited, a joint venture of Kuwaiti company Agility and French Orange Group.

  • Mobile Network Performance: According to Opensignal's January 2023 report, Asiacell remains the top performer in Iraq's mobile network experience, winning several awards including Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience, and Video Experience. Korek Telecom, on the other hand, shared some awards with other operators but did not win any outright. Korek's users observed average download speeds of 9.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 3.1 Mbps, which were significantly lower than Asiacell's scores.

  • Coverage and Services: Korek Telecom offers various services such as the Beep Service, Friends & Family, and MYKOREK, which allow users to make calls, create groups for discounted calls, and manage their lines through a personalized mobile experience. The company also provides global services with an Iraqi twist.

  • Recent Developments: As of November 2023, Korek Telecom subscribers were unable to make or receive calls and messages from other domestic and international mobile phone operators due to a decision by the Iraqi government.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Korek Iraq uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is deployed in Iraq.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Korek Iraq uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date is not specified.
B8 (900 MHz GSM) UMTS

Korek Iraq uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band is widely used by mobile network suppliers in Iraq and covers a large part of the country.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Korek Iraq uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified.

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