Information and Communication Authority (BTK), Some of the operating permission in Türkiye to my esi services access to access. In this context, access to Turkey -based popular applications such as Airalo, Holafly and Nomad was stopped from Türkiye. BTK, the decision taken on the grounds of electronic communication safety and legal regulations on the grounds. As of 10 July 2025, the application started to be implemented by internet service providers in Türkiye.
In the announcement made by BTK, the prevented services did not have the necessary powers to operate in Türkiye. These platforms Electronic Communication Law No. 5809violating it, offering mobile communication services to individuals unlicensed. The institution emphasized that the acquisition of an association of individual users through overseas services creates an undisputed communication infrastructure. For these reasons, it was decided that these practices cannot provide legal service within the borders of Türkiye.
Services such as Airalo, Holafly and Nomad were generally in demand among traveling users. Through these platforms, users could provide data connection in different countries without the need for local operators. For example, Holafly demanded $ 29 for the 10 GB European package. This amount is approximately according to the current lot 1165 TL corresponds to the level. On the other hand, reaching the same amount of data in mobile operators in Türkiye can be much more costly.
Application of access barrier caused technical problems
After the decision of the ICTA, some users said they can still access these applications via mobile connection. However, it is observed that sites are not opened when accessing desktop browsers or web -based platforms is tried. This led to various questions about the level and scope of the access barrier. It is seen that some of the ESIM services offered through mobile applications are not affected by blocking. Nevertheless, it was not clear whether all operators applied the decision at the same level.
Following the decision, some users said that they had difficulty in accessing their ESIM profiles before the trip. Especially the fact that the ESIM packages, which should be activated during going abroad, do not work, can lead to grievances. In addition to all these, the decision of the ICTA is interpreted by sector representatives in different ways. Domestic mobile operators consider the work of these services as unfair competition. The institution emphasizes that access barrier is compulsory for communication security.
BTKmade the necessary notifications for technical regulations to all internet service providers with the entry into force of the decision. In the articles sent to infrastructure providers, the access barrier should be applied at all network levels. Access barrier decision, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Ministry is also supported by. The ministry argues that the non -controlled activities of foreign service providers in the field of communication constitute a problem for national security. In any case, an official explanation has not yet been made about the duration of the access barrier and possible exceptions.
In the light of all developments, individual users only Authorized by BTK He will have to receive service through. There are currently few operators in Türkiye with this authority.