In Türkiye, where 1G technology was introduced via car phones in 1991, the use of the Internet began in 1993 and 2G technology, which enables mobile phone calls, data transfer and SMS sending, began in 1994.
Türkiye, which switched to 3G from 2009 as data became more important in addition to voice, has gained new opportunities thanks to 4.5G technology, which increased the internet speed on mobile devices by 10 times on April 1, 2016.
The 5G preparatory work, which began with official tests in Turkey in 2019 and has been ongoing for many years, has been in its final phase since this year.
In the 5G tender conducted today, the total amount of winning bids for 11 packages in 2 frequency bands was 3 billion 534 million dollars, including VAT.
The tender documents for the permit tender for the construction and operation of mobile electronic communications infrastructure and the provision of services were submitted to the tender commission by representatives of Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri AŞ, TTMobil İletişim Hizmetleri AŞ (Türk Telekom) and Vodafone Telekomünikasyon AŞ.
Evaluating this issue, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that the target of $2 billion 125 million set as the minimum value under the 5G tender has reached $3 billion 534 million with VAT and said, “I would like to express my gratitude to Turkcell, Türk Telekom and Vodafone for participating in our 5G tender, which will make a great contribution to our economy.” he said.
Here are 10 questions about 5G…
What is 5G and why is it important?
5G stands out as the next generation of mobile communications infrastructure. With up to 10x speeds and a more secure connection compared to 4.5G, 5G allows you to experience all your internet usage at higher speeds and lower latency.
This technology will provide the infrastructure that enables innovation, particularly smart cities, autonomous vehicles and IoT (Internet of Things).
Another innovation that comes with the increase in speed of 5G will be the increase in capacity. With 5G, it will be possible for 1 million devices within a 1 square kilometer area to easily send and receive data.
How is 5G different from 4.5G?
With 5G, speed is the most important advantage. An HD quality movie that can be downloaded in minutes with the current 4.5G will be downloaded in seconds with 5G.
While 5G improves the user experience by minimizing lag times in internet usage, its high bandwidth will also provide high-speed internet, even in high-user environments such as stadiums and concert halls.
When will 5G be introduced in Turkey and what will the process be like?
Service providers will offer 5G services nationwide starting April 1, 2026 under their new permits. The approval period runs until December 31, 2042.
What will 5G coverage look like?
5G will initially be used in the densely populated Marmara region, in cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Kocaeli, Bursa and Konya, and the first signals will be received from there.
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated in his statement on the matter that the transition to 5G will be regional and that it may take a year or a little more than a year for the whole of Türkiye to be included in the coverage area.
What is the proportion of 5G compatible devices in Turkey?
According to Minister Uraloğlu, the mobile phones of the approximately 85 million subscribers who use phones are made of devices compatible with 5G.
Stating that there are about 96 million mobile phone subscribers in Turkey, Uraloğlu shared that about 11 million of them are subscribers who communicate between devices. A quarter of the phones in Türkiye are 5G compatible phones.
Does the current tariff need to be changed to use the 5G service? Do additional fees have to be paid?
Without the need for any changes, the 5G service can be used while maintaining the current tariff. Subscribers pay no additional fees for 5G.
How do you immediately recognize that 5G is being used?
Users can see whether they are currently using the internet on 5G or 4.5G by looking at the display on their mobile device. Within the 5G coverage area, the network indicator on the mobile device shows 5G instead of 4.5G (LTE).
How do I cancel 5G service?
Once the 5G service is already operational, users can deactivate this service for free. The user who wants to do this can deactivate 5G by sending an SMS to the number provided by their mobile operator.
What impact will 5G technology have on the industry?
With the introduction of 5G technology in Turkey, a radical change in the industrial sector is expected. Thanks to high speed, low latency and multi-device connectivity, machines, robots and sensors can work simultaneously on production lines.
What changes will 5G bring to the financial sector?
5G increases the speed and reliability of financial transactions and enables more effective delivery of big data and artificial intelligence-based services in real time. Thanks to 5G's ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, high-frequency trading and investment transactions will occur almost instantly.
According to experts, transaction security will increase significantly thanks to advanced encryption and real-time fraud detection thanks to 5G; As automation in banking operations accelerates and costs fall, IoT integration is paving the way for innovative digital banking experiences such as smart home financial services or vehicle banking.
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