Turkey aims to hold 5G frequency tender in October, minister says

ISTANBUL: Turkey plans to launch a long-awaited 5G frequency tender in October with initial service expected to be available in 2026, its transport and infrastructure minister said on Tuesday.

Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Turkey had consulted with its three major telecom operators and studied global 5G models, particularly in Europe.

All three operators – government-controlled Turkcell and Turk Telekom along with Vodafone’s Turkish unit – are expected to take part in the tender.