The Korek Telecom crisis continues, and the issue appears political. The head of Korek Telecom’s Board of Directors confirmed ongoing discussions but said authorities show little interest in solving the problem.
In late 2023, the Communications and Media Commission imposed penalties on Korek Telecom. The actions targeted accumulated dues and unpaid debts. Most notably, the commission suspended telephone connectivity between Korek Telecom and other networks. Then, on February 18, 2025, it ordered the Ministry of Communications to cut the company’s internet services immediately.
Sirwan Barzani, Chairman of Korek Telecom’s Board, said, “Korek Telecom is the oldest telecommunications company. This issue is political, like the salary disputes and other matters. They do not want to resolve it.”
The Korek Telecom crisis has had wide-reaching effects. The company serves nearly 10 million subscribers. The suspension of services deprived hundreds of thousands of people of internet access. Telephone communication between Korek and other networks is also halted. Consequently, millions of users cannot contact each other.
Barzani stressed that Korek Telecom continues to cooperate with committees and investigations. However, progress remains slow. The political nature of the crisis, combined with administrative delays, has intensified public frustration. Many citizens rely on Korek Telecom for daily communication and online work.
Observers warn that if the Korek Telecom crisis persists, it could disrupt business and social activities. The company urges authorities to act quickly to restore services. Meanwhile, subscribers continue to experience interruptions, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution.
The Korek Telecom crisis remains a critical issue for the telecommunications sector. Experts emphasize that political interference should not block essential services. They hope swift action will restore connectivity for millions of affected users.
