II. organized by INBUSINESS Magazine affiliated with Turkuvaz Media Group. The Sustainable Century Summit witnessed important statements. Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey, Dr. attended the summit. Ömer Fatih Sayan announced that Turkey will switch to 5.5G in 2026. Sayan also emphasized that Turkey is one of the first countries to make legal regulations regarding social media.
In the special session hosted by INBUSINESS Magazine, the importance of the work carried out under the leadership of the Directorate of Communications was emphasized. Dr. Ömer Fatih Sayan stated that the transition to 5.5G technology will occur by 2026. This statement shows that Turkey has taken important steps in the field of technology and infrastructure.
In the session moderated by Sabah Newspaper Ankara Representative and Columnist Okan Müderrisoğlu, the compliance of social media companies with the rules and legislation in Turkey was discussed. Dr. Ömer Fatih Sayan stated that social media sites are reluctant to comply with legal regulations. Sayan said that Turkey played a leading role in this field and legal frameworks were drawn to ensure transparency.
Sayan stated that social media contains a large amount of data and there is a serious struggle to obtain this data. Referring to the importance of social media regulations, Sayan defended the necessity of making regulations similar to daily life rules. However, he stated that social media companies do not want to comply with legal regulations.
Pointing out the importance of the legal framework to ensure transparency, Sayan stated that it is of great importance to initiate dialogue with companies in times of crisis. He emphasized that it is critical to find an interlocutor in such situations. He stated that necessary action should be taken against companies that do not comply with the law, to the extent permitted by law.
It is aimed to spread the concept of safe internet to wide segments of society. Dr. Ömer Fatih Sayan stated that they want to provide a safe internet experience for parents and 45 million social media users, especially children. He said that work continues towards this goal.
Planning the transition to 5.5G technology in 2026 stands out as an important development in Turkey's technology and communication infrastructure. This step will be an important step in Turkey's digital transformation process. Additionally, this transition is expected to have positive effects on the economy and daily life.
Sayan stated that Turkey plays a leading role in social media regulations and important steps have been taken in this field. He argued that social media platforms must follow certain rules. He stated that Turkey prioritizes transparency and security with these regulations.
In summary, Turkey's transition to 5.5G technology in 2026 will contribute greatly to the strengthening of the technological infrastructure. Additionally, taking a leading role in social media regulations will enable Turkey to be among the leading countries in the digital field. All these developments are considered promising steps for Turkey's future in technology and communication.