A New Era Has Begun in Türkiye's 5G Journey: Tender Results and Strategies
Turkey successfully completed the 5G tender in line with its digitalization goals. Competition between the country's three major operators, Turkcell, consolidating its leadership, resulted in the acquisition of a wide frequency band of 160 MHz. This tender stands out as an investment initiative that not only increases speed and capacity but also stimulates economic growth. The tender process and results, national smart infrastructure vision is a critical turning point for.
Turkcell The statements of General Manager Dr. Ali Taha Koç clearly demonstrate that 5G will play a central role in Türkiye's digital transformation. Koç stated that 5G is not just about speed, minimizing latencyHe emphasizes that this means connecting millions of devices simultaneously and creating new business models. 700 MHz The frequency band will provide coverage throughout the country, 3.5 GHz It is stated that the 140 MHz capacity received in the band will enable speeds of at least 1000 Mbps on mobile.
As a result of the tender total capacity Increasing to 394,4 MHz, the operator with the most frequency bands It is stated that Turkcell strengthens its position as a global player. This transformative step will not only increase consumer speeds, but also new business models ve high value-added services It will strengthen the infrastructure foundations for 5G. The size of the investment in 5G is approximately Over $30 billion It indicates a certain level and is expected to create direct added value to the country's economy.
Coach, throughout the process Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, BTK and expressed his gratitude to other relevant institutions. TurkcellWith this investment, we not only achieve leadership in technology, but also reliable infrastructure provider in the country's digitalization adventure strengthens its position as a. This process, AI-powered networks ve advanced infrastructure It also reinforces its goal of determining 5G standards for Turkey.
How 5G will transform Türkiye Koç's statements on the subject, this technology industry 4.0 ve smart cities emphasizes its integration into its projects. As Turkcell, we are opening new revenue streams brought by 5G, international competitiveness We aim to increase. Strong infrastructure, reliable connection and wide coverage are among the factors that will enable us to maximize the potential of 5G.
Turkcell's 5G portfolio Within the scope of the purchase of five different frequency packages, A1, B1, B4, B5 and B6, technically enables the operator to use these packages. Total license payment 1,224 billion dollars and this investment was determined as Turkcell's maintaining long-term market leadership supports its strategy. This step is Türkiye's digital economy will play a key role in achieving its goals.
Looking to the future In terms of 5G, it not only increases the speed of mobile internet; highly secure connections, nearly instantaneous latencies ve development of innovative business models paving the way for this technological leap. Türkiye, with this technological leap, innovation ecosystem strengthen and domestic production will increase various public-private collaborations to support the government. In this context, information and communication technologies investments domestic software and hardware Policies that encourage manufacturers are among the key factors that will ensure the rapid commercialization of the creative solutions brought by 5G.
Conclusion Turkcell's position, achieved with a tender price of $1,224 billion and a total capacity of 394,4 MHz, is considered a critical strategic step that strengthens Türkiye's 5G-focused digital transformation. This development provides consumers with faster and more reliable connections, while enabling businesses to develop new services and business models through a secure infrastructure. In line with Türkiye's digitalization goals, these steps taken to expand 5G technology will enhance the country's global competitiveness and build the digital economy of the future.
