Türkiye, Domestic and national 5G technology in 2026 It will be commissioned throughout the country. Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Omer Fatih SayanIn addition to this transition 6G technology also announced that the preparations have begun.
Speaking at the IT 500 Award Ceremony, Sayan The number of extensive subscribers exceeds 96 million And that fiber internet infrastructure exceeds 605 thousand kilometers explained. Stating that 5G is active only at certain trial points, Sayan, in the coming months 5G tender will be held said. In this process, as of 2026, all of Türkiye will be transferred to 5G by using domestic and national technologies. Sayan, “someone else’s infrastructure can not be fully independent,” he emphasized the importance of domestic production.
According to BTK data, in Türkiye 4.5G Number of Subscribers He exceeded 87.5 million. The total number of mobile subscribers reached 94.5 million. Türk Telekom’s 2025 data, although the fiber network length shows 482 thousand kilometers, different sources report that this figure has reached 605 thousand kilometers. This expanding infrastructure, High speed, low delay and reliable connection Preparing the necessary ground for. However, in order to ensure that the transition to 5G is smooth, equipment production, frequency allocation and safety standards need to be completed.
In the field of 6G, studies have accelerated in Türkiye. The “Sixth Generation Mobile Communication Technologies” report published by BTK details the steps and global developments of Türkiye during the transition to 6G. Saferoute-6G project initiated between Türk Telekom and Ericsson, transportation 6G based secure communication solutions aims to improve. These projects aim to increase the capacity of domestic technology and produce global standards with international collaborations.
Türkiye participates in global research projects in 6G studies
European Union Smart Networks and Services Joint Venture (SNS Ju) released a 6G R & D project call with a budget of 104 million euros in 2025. Companies and institutions in Türkiye will be able to apply for this call. In this context, international collaborations will contribute to the development of the necessary technologies for the post -5G period. Thus, both communication infrastructure will be strengthened and Türkiye will be able to play a more active role in the global market in new generation communication technologies.