5G Technology is Rapidly Spreading in Turkey

Approximately 90% of 5G compatible devices in Turkey are actively used. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that strong fiber infrastructure investments have been effective in the spread of 5G. Türk Telekom provides significant contributions to the communication infrastructure with its extensive fiber network across the country.

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5G Technology is Rapidly Spreading in Turkey

The 5G technology introduced on April 1 in Turkey was quickly adopted by citizens. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that the number of 5G subscribers is approaching 29-30 million and the number of 5G compatible devices is approximately 32 million. In light of these data, it was expressed that about 9 out of every 10 devices in Turkey are 5G compatible. Minister Uraloğlu emphasized the critical role of strong fiber infrastructure in the spread of 5G. While Turkey's fiber optic network length was approximately 81 thousand kilometers in 2002, it has now reached 657 thousand kilometers. Türk Telekom has laid 231 thousand kilometers of new fiber since 2019, providing fiber access to 12.3 million households. Turkey ranks among the top three European countries in terms of fiber infrastructure reaching households. Türk Telekom Chairman of the Board İsmail İlhan Hatipoğlu stated that the company's investments have made significant contributions to Turkey's communication infrastructure. CEO Ebubekir Şahin announced that they are in a strong position in mobile according to their 2025 goals and aim to contribute 20 billion dollars to the Turkish economy in the next 25 years.

Source: Sabah

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