Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu introduced Sunday that the frequencies to be auctioned for 5G, which options excessive knowledge speeds, excessive system capability and low latency, and is deliberate to start utilization in 2026, following subsequent yr’s tender, have been decided.
“We will soon announce the tender for 5G, which will enable the rewriting of Türkiye’s history in information technology. We have prepared the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz frequencies to be auctioned for 5G,” the minister informed Anadolu Agency (AA).
Speaking to AA, Uraloğlu highlighted that the fast growth and growing utilization within the IT sector have heightened the necessity for fiber on the fastened facet, extra spectrum on the cellular facet, and next-generation (5G and past) communication networks.
He famous that 5G expertise, which has began being utilized in some international locations worldwide, is presently operational in 34 places in Türkiye, together with Istanbul Airport.
Pointing out that efforts are underway towards 5G and 6G according to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s objective of a “domestic and national 5G,” which is roughly 10 instances sooner than 4.5G, Uraloğlu emphasised that work is being completed to advertise native manufacturing for 5G, improve technological independence, and contribute to the native economic system by producing gear and {hardware} inside the scope of Türkiye’s 5G imaginative and prescient by way of home designers, engineers, and staff.
Preparations underway
Noting that the preparations for the 5G tender, to be performed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), are progressing quickly, Uraloğlu mentioned: “We plan to hold the tender next year and start using 5G in 2026, which stands out with its high data speed, high system capacity, and low latency.”
“We will soon announce the tender for 5G. We have prepared the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz frequencies for the tender,” he mentioned.
He additionally famous they aimed to finish the tender course of by mid-next yr and “provide 5G for the use of both our industry and citizens in 2026.”
At the identical time, the minister identified that the twelfth Development Plan additionally highlights different main applied sciences comparable to synthetic intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), huge knowledge, blockchain, 5G and 6G, 3D printing, robotics, unmanned aerial automobiles (UAVs), electrical car applied sciences, inexperienced hydrogen and renewable vitality applied sciences, genome modifying, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, which assist inexperienced and digital transformation in international expertise traits.
Uraloğlu identified that some standards for enchancment tasks might be launched to manage the definition of home and nationwide communication merchandise, improve the standard of R&D tasks, and contribute extra to the home ecosystem.
He added: “In this context, efforts are ongoing to ensure that all stages, from the design to the production of 5G and beyond network equipment, are carried out with national contributions. For this purpose, BTK is working with public and private sector representatives.”
Drawing consideration to the growing want for digital communication infrastructures, Uraloğlu mentioned that insurance policies selling the unfold of next-generation community infrastructures are coming to the fore.
“The widespread adoption and increased use of 5G will pave the way for new generation applications that require high connection quality and increased data load. This will enhance the integration of fixed and mobile infrastructures and highlight the importance of mobile networks,” he mentioned.
Uraloğlu said that authorization processes for 5G might be accomplished according to worldwide developments, making an allowance for the institution of home communication infrastructures and based mostly on consumer wants and sectoral developments, leveraging experiences gained from earlier authorizations.
He additionally added that whereas nationwide and worldwide research for 6G are being adopted by BTK, actions can be carried out to supply broadband providers by way of satellite tv for pc, particularly low-orbit satellites, all through the nation inside the framework of the laws to be made.
Source: www.dailysabah.com