This achievement highlights Turkcell’s leadership in advancing next-generation optical networking and its strategic collaboration with Huawei to fulfill the future oriented AI-centric target network requirement. The implementation of the OptiX OSN 9800 K series platform, offering 100T single-platform capacity and redundant path algorithms, ensures ultra-broadband, lossless transmission. Additionally, the 180 km link supports growing digital demands and guarantees reliable connectivity.
Leveraging Turkcell’s strategic location, Türkiye is advancing digital connectivity through Turkcell’s ‘Silk Road to Fiber Road’ strategy. With the OptiX OSN 9800 K series equipment, Turkcell enhances cross-border data transmission efficiency. This collaboration strengthens Türkiye’s role as a regional digital hub, supporting high-capacity fiber infrastructure across 99% of its territory and aligning with global ICT growth trends.
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The network spans all of Türkiye with over 66.000 km fiber footprint, supporting the country’s accelerated digital transformation. These innovations address the exponential growth in 5G, 4K/8K video, AI, and enterprise digital services, while overcoming challenges such as fiber cuts and bandwidth bottlenecks.
Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Network Technologies Officer at Turkcell, said: “This inauguration reflects Turkcell’s ongoing commitment to deploying future-ready, scalable, and sustainable infrastructure. Our partnership with Huawei has been instrumental in bringing these transformative technologies to life.”
Gavin Gu, President of Optical Transport Network Domain at Huawei commented: “Turkcell and Huawei share a bold vision for optical innovation. We will continue to collaborate closely to drive global adoption of 400G/800G for best cost per bit, Super C+L to enhance the existing fiber potential, and high-reliable ASON networks with 99.999% protection, enabling seamless connectivity for a faster and smarter world.”
ABOUT TURKCELL:
Turkcell is a technology and telecommunications company headquartered in Türkiye, offering a unique portfolio of voice, data and IPTV services over its mobile and fixed networks along with digital consumer, enterprise and techfin services. Turkcell Group operates in three countries: Türkiye, Belarus and Northern Cyprus. Listed on both the NYSE and BIST since July 2000, Turkcell remains the only dual-listed company on these exchanges. Read more at www.turkcell.com.tr
