Turk Telekom's LTE Base Station Fiber Connection Rate Reaches 53%

Foreks - Türk Telekom, the leader of Turkey's digital transformation, continues to take significant steps in the country's journey towards fiberization. As of the third quarter of 2024, Türk Telekom has increased its fiber network length to 459,000 kilometers and its fiber household coverage to 32.7 million, raising the percentage of fiber-connected base stations to 53%.

Zafer Orhan, Deputy General Manager of Türk Telekom Network, stated, “As the creator and developer of Turkey's digital infrastructure, we are continuously investing in fiber without slowing down to meet the needs of the digital world. As a result of the determination shown in our efforts, our fiber network has reached 459,000 kilometers and covers 32.7 million households as of the third quarter of 2024. Currently, approximately 10 million households have direct fiber access to their homes. By connecting 53% of our LTE mobile base stations with fiber, we have made significant progress in this area. With our robust fiber infrastructure providing extensive coverage and connectivity options, we will continue to offer the best experience to individuals and institutions.”

Leading Turkey’s digital transformation, Türk Telekom continues its efforts centered on digitization with its fiber power spread across 81 provinces. By the third quarter of 2024, Türk Telekom's fiber network has reached 459,000 kilometers, with fiber household coverage hitting 32.7 million. The percentage of fiber-connected base stations, contributing to the strengthening of the infrastructure necessary for the widespread adoption of 5G, has reached 53%.

Zafer Orhan emphasized, “As Türk Telekom, we are responsibly continuing our investments to lead our country’s digital transformation. As a result of the steadfast work we have undertaken, our fiber network has reached 459,000 kilometers, covering 32.7 million households by the third quarter of 2024. Approximately 10 million households currently have direct fiber access to their homes. According to Ericsson’s study, the share of fiber-connected mobile base stations is expected to reach 50% globally by 2030, while 53% of our LTE base stations are already connected to fiber. This enables us to provide fast and uninterrupted internet experiences, both in fixed-line and mobile, successfully completing more than half of the fiber connections that lay the groundwork for the transition to 5G. With our strong fiber infrastructure, we are not only increasing internet speeds but also ensuring better connection quality and accessibility to all kinds of innovations in the digital world. We continue our efforts to carry the high-speed access network required by innovative technologies to every corner of our country.”