Türkiye was introduced to 1G technology in 1986 through car phones. In 1994, the use of 2G technology began, which enables mobile phone calls, data transmission and SMS sending.
The first mobile phone call occurred when then-Prime Minister Tansu Çiller called then-President Süleyman Demirel on February 23, 1994. As data became more important in addition to voice, Türkiye switched to 3G in 2009. On April 1, 2016, new opportunities opened up thanks to 4.5G technology, which increased internet speeds on mobile devices by 10 times.
After 32 years of mobile communications in Turkey, 5G technology will be switched to 5G technology starting April 1 after the ceremony that will be held tomorrow at the Presidential Complex with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.
This historic transition will usher in radical change in all areas, from communications to industry, from education to healthcare, from economics to social life. 5G services will be available throughout Türkiye within a specific schedule after the first signal is received on April 1st.
The 5G permit tender conducted last year with the participation of Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom generated revenue of $3 billion, 534 million. With 5G, the speed of mobile internet will increase approximately tenfold. This ensures uninterrupted and more reliable communication.
This technology will bring important developments in many areas. One of the key priorities in this major transformation will be the vision of Türkiye, in which technology is not only consumed but also produced using domestic and national means.
The goal is to popularize 5G with local and national funds
In the 5G permit tender, operators were required to use up to 60 percent of domestically certified products, which increased over the years, and up to 30 percent of national communication products, depending on product availability.
There is also a nationwide product requirement in mobile private networks. The Communication Technologies Cluster (HTK) increases the competitiveness of the industry with more than 160 companies and more than 8,000 employees.
The 5G core network, base station and software were developed with studies such as the “End-to-End Domestic and National 5G Communication Network Project” with the support of TÜBİTAK and the Center for Transportation, Maritime and Communication Research (UDHAM).
In the Hasdal Smart Road Project, the domestic 5G core network and ULAK base stations were successfully put into operation. TÜRKSAT's contributions to satellite and cable infrastructure, ULAK national base stations, GSM operators' investments in this area and the work of all other stakeholders are aimed at making Türkiye stronger and more independent in the information age in which it finds itself.
5G fundamentally changes the architecture of wireless networks compared to previous generations.
Designed to allow everything in the digital world to communicate with each other instantly, this technology also responds to instant response times and high connectivity requirements that cellular networks cannot meet.
With 5G, which differs from previous technologies in its speed, the speed previously expressed in megabits reaches the gigabit level.
Türkiye has been continuing its efforts to transition to 5G for a long time. This technology, which was put into operation last year as part of test studies in many areas such as the Turkish Grand National Assembly and stadiums, will be used nationwide from April 1.
5G will be activated in 81 provincial centers in the first phase and will spread to every point of the country within two years.
This technology, which will initially only be available in city centers, will therefore be gradually expanded.
What needs to be done for 5G use?
For fifth-generation mobile communication, users must first have a mobile phone compatible with this technology and a compatible SIM card.
While SIM cards currently compatible with 4.5G technology are also compatible with 5G, there is a requirement to upgrade SIM cards of previous technologies.
Now that you have a compatible phone and SIM card, all you have to do is activate this technology. 5G can be activated via SMS or through the mobile applications of the operators of all three operators that offer this service in Türkiye.
In the fourth and final step, the network must be transferred from LTE or 4.5G to 5G in the “Settings”, “Cellular” or “Mobile Networks” section of the phone.
Users who have compatible phones and SIM cards and have activated 5G systems on both the operator and the phone will be able to use this technology in the coverage area from April 1.
How do I check if the phone is compatible?
According to Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, 32 million of the approximately 95 million mobile phones in Türkiye appear to be compatible with 5G. About a year ago, that number was around 15 million. This number is expected to increase with the introduction of 5G.
In this regard, operators stated that iPhone 12 and newer phones are compatible with Apple phones and Galaxy S21 and newer phones are compatible with Samsung phones.
If users on Android and iPhone phones see 5G instead of LTE or 4.5G as the highest technology under the “Cellular” or “Cellular Networks” heading in the Settings menu, it means their phone is compatible with that technology.
Operators' websites can also be used to determine whether their phones are 5G compatible.
5G will make a difference in many areas
All three operators, which will start using this technology from April 1, focused on campaigns for 5G-compatible phones. Thus, users can start using 5G by updating their phones.
However, 5G brings with it high speed and high data consumption. This means that internet packages may run out faster than with 4.5G technology. However, for high usage, operators are offering new packages with options such as “unlimited mobile internet”.
In addition to faster internet, 5G is expected to bring significant changes to many areas of life. With this technology, it will be possible to download large files in seconds, reduce disconnections in crowded places such as concerts, stadiums and subways, and quickly communicate with other electronic means via mobile devices.
The goal is to make remote robotic surgery widespread, and thanks to 5G's latency falling below 1 millisecond, a surgeon can operate on a patient thousands of miles away using robotic arms, responding instantly as if they were next to them.
In addition, 5G offers the possibility of thousands of sensors and robots working simultaneously in industry and production, irrigating fields and monitoring them using sensors.
With 5G, it will be possible to reduce lag in mobile games, reduce lag and make cloud-based games easier to play anywhere.
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