⚡ Korek eSIM: The 30-Second Answer
You're in Kurdistan (or can visit a shop)
Korek issues eSIMs at its mobile shops and airport counters — availability varies by store, so ask for eSIM specifically. Iraqi ID registration applies, as with every local line.
Full steps ↓You're flying into Erbil (or anywhere in Iraq)
A travel eSIM that connects to Korek AND Asiacell installs before your flight, from $3.16 — no shop, no ID registration, connected in the arrivals hall. FIB payment supported in IQD.
See plans ↓Korek: The Facts
Kurdistan's Leader
Strongest network in Erbil, Duhok, and Zakho, with 4G across most of the Kurdistan Region
eSIM at Shops
Issued at Korek shops and airport counters — availability varies by store; no online sales to visitors
ID Registration
Every Iraqi line requires in-person identity registration — no exceptions for eSIM
Speed Reality
Opensignal (Jan 2026): Korek 14.6 Mbps vs Asiacell 38.0 — strong where it's strong, slower nationally
Best of Both
A dual-network eSIM on Korek + Asiacell covers Kurdistan AND federal Iraq without choosing
FIB & IQD
eSIMfly supports FIB payments and IQD pricing — built for Iraqi and Kurdish customers
How to Get a Korek eSIM
Check your phone supports eSIM
Dial *#06# — an EID number means eSIM support. The phone must be unlocked; recent iPhones, Samsungs and Pixels qualify.
Visit a Korek shop or airport counter
Bring your ID — Iraqi SIM registration applies to every line. eSIM availability varies by store, so ask specifically; the main city shops and airport counters are the reliable bet.
Scan the QR code and enable roaming
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR code, then turn on data roaming for the line — required for the eSIM to pass data in Iraq.
Note: processes and bundles change — korektel.com and shop staff are the source of truth for the current offer.
The Travel eSIM That Runs on Korek (+ Asiacell)
eSIMfly's Kurdistan and Iraq plans connect to both Korek and Asiacell — verified against our network database. Korek's strength in Erbil, Duhok and Zakho plus Asiacell's nationwide reach, on one eSIM that switches to the strongest signal automatically:
$3.16
1GB / 7 days
$5.54
2GB / 15 days
$7.96
3GB / 30 days
$12.74
5GB / 30 days
Prices are live at time of writing — current rates on the Kurdistan eSIM page and Iraq eSIM page. Pay in IQD with FIB. Flying into Erbil? The Erbil Airport eSIM guide covers your arrival step by step.
Korek Local eSIM vs Travel eSIM
| Korek eSIM (Local) | Kurdistan Travel eSIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you get it | Korek shops / airport counters, in person | Online from anywhere — QR by email in minutes |
| Registration | Iraqi ID registration required | None |
| Network | Korek only | Korek + Asiacell — strongest signal wins |
| Coverage | Excellent in Kurdistan, weaker in federal Iraq | Whole country — Kurdistan AND Baghdad/Basra/Najaf |
| Best for | Kurdistan residents; anyone needing a local number | Visitors, diaspora trips, business travel — landing connected |
Comparing all three Iraqi networks? Read Asiacell vs Korek vs Zain — or the Asiacell eSIM guide for the other half of this eSIM's network pair.
Korek eSIM FAQ
Does Korek offer an eSIM?
Yes — at its mobile shops and airport counters, with availability varying by store, and always with Iraqi ID registration. Korek doesn't sell eSIMs online to visitors from abroad.
Which travel eSIM uses Korek?
eSIMfly's Kurdistan and Iraq plans run on Korek + Asiacell together — one eSIM, both networks, switching to the strongest signal. From $3.16, with FIB/IQD payment supported.
Is Korek better than Asiacell in Kurdistan?
In Erbil, Duhok and Zakho, Korek is the traditional leader; Asiacell (headquartered in Sulaymaniyah) is strongest there and across the rest of Iraq. Nationally Asiacell measures much faster (38.0 vs 14.6 Mbps, Opensignal Jan 2026). The dual-network eSIM sidesteps the choice.
I land at Erbil International — will it work immediately?
Yes — install at home before flying, enable the line and data roaming on landing, and you connect from the arrivals hall on Korek or Asiacell. See the Erbil Airport eSIM guide for the full arrival flow.
Does my WhatsApp number stay the same?
Yes — the travel eSIM is data-only. Keep your home SIM installed with data roaming off; WhatsApp keeps your existing number, running over the eSIM's data.
Land in Erbil Already Connected
Korek + Asiacell on one eSIM, set up before your flight. From $3.16, FIB accepted.
View Kurdistan eSIM PlansFull regional details in our Kurdistan eSIM guide and Iraq eSIM guide.