Turkcellheld on October 16 5G authorization tender By investing 1 billion 224 million dollars of the widest frequency band of 160 MHz became the owner. At the 5G promotion event held in Istanbul, the company shared both the 5G preparation process and its post-tender plans in detail. General manager Dr. Ali Taha KoçWhile explaining Turkcell’s 5G vision, he stated that Türkiye has entered a new phase in its digitalization journey.
Dr. Koç said that the 5G preparation process, which started in 2016, has now reached a concrete stage with the frequencies received. “Many areas, from production to education, from transportation to health, will be redefined with 5G. This technology will change the nature of communication not only with speed but also with low latency, high capacity and smart network management,” he said. The company’s 5G infrastructure The aim is to make it available all over the country. It was emphasized that it carries
Turkcell is in the tender A1, B1, B4, B5 and B6 Bought all five separate packages called. It will pay $429 million for the A1 package, $214 million for B1, $187 million for B4, $186 million for B5 and $208 million for B6. Dr. Koç stated that this distribution was transferred to Turkcell. It will provide the highest capacity and widest coverage area at the same time. he stated. Company owned 700MHz bandwill create an advantage in terms of signal propagation, especially in rural areas. 3.5GHz band It will provide uninterrupted connection under high data traffic in city centers. Thus, Turkcell plans to offer both strong coverage in large areas and high speed in dense areas.
The frequencies purchased by Turkcell will enable 5G to spread evenly throughout the country.
The company will use low-frequency bands for long-range coverage and high-frequency bands for high speed and capacity. Dr. Stating that 5G has much lower latency times compared to 4.5G, Koç said, “The delay, which is 30-40 milliseconds in 4.5G, drops to 1-5 milliseconds in 5G. This difference makes critical applications such as remote surgery or autonomous vehicles possible.” It was also stated that 5G allows up to 1 million devices to be connected simultaneously in one square kilometer.
Dr. Koç said that 5G infrastructure is not only about speed but also an architectural transformation He emphasized that it means. While in traditional networks all data passes through the center, in 5G cloud-based and software-oriented core network structure is being passed. This allows the network to be shaped according to need and management becomes more flexible. Turkcell has been modernizing its network since 2020 to prepare for this transition. According to the company’s statement, today Most of the network is technically ready for 5G.
In Turkcell’s 5G vision energy efficiency and security is among the main priorities. Dr. Koç said, “While establishing such a strong infrastructure, we do not compromise on energy efficiency and sustainability.” Company, “More bits, less watts“, it aims to reduce energy use through artificial intelligence-supported network management. During off-peak hours, base stations automatically switch to low capacity, thus preventing unnecessary energy consumption. In addition, Turkcell aims to reduce energy consumption by the end of 2026. 240 million dollar solar power plant (SPP) plans the investment. It was announced that the power plants in Ankara, Uşak, Van and Yozgat are in operation and new investments will continue.
Touching on the security aspect of 5G, Koç said that security has now become mandatory in this structure where billions of devices exchange data simultaneously. Thanks to the layered architecture of 5G, separate security measures can be taken at each layer, and this end-to-end control and traceability provides. Koç said, “For us, security is as much a priority as speed. We are establishing an infrastructure that provides control at every layer.”
Turkcell continues its efforts to spread 5G compatible devices. Stating that the rate of 5G compatible phones in Türkiye is at the level of 25 percent, the company said that thanks to its collaborations with manufacturers, Making it easier to access 5G compatible smart devices aims. In addition, in regions where fiber infrastructure does not reach, 5G supported fixed wireless access (FWA) High speed internet service will be provided with its solutions.
Dr. Ali Taha Koç concluded the event with the following words: “We have been a pioneer in every phase of mobile communication so far. We are ready for 5G with our strong infrastructure. We will continue to contribute to Türkiye’s digital future.” The 160 MHz frequency band purchased by Turkcell will form the basis of Türkiye’s 5G infrastructure. The company’s goal is to gradually spread this infrastructure to all regions of the country.