The Ministry of Transport of Turkey noted that commercial 5G services are expected to be launched by April 2026

In sum – what to know:

5G spectrum auction set – Turkey will sell 11 frequency packages on 16 October, aiming to raise at least $2.1 billion ahead of a planned April 2026 rollout.

Domestic production rules – Operators must use a share of locally made equipment in 5G networks, a move designed to cut foreign dependence and boost Turkey’s technology industry.

Three operators eligible to bid – Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey, and Türk Telekom dominate the market and are expected to compete for spectrum.

The Turkish government has officially launched the process for nationwide 5G rollout, confirming October 16 as the date for its long-awaited spectrum auction.

In a release, the Min

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