Turkish 5G Auction Results
The Turkish government has concluded a 5G auction, raising close to $3 billion from operators.
Operators in Turkiye acquired 5G-suitable spectrum, paving the way for services to launch in April 2026.
- Turkcell spent over $1.2 billion, including $429 million for the A1 package in the 700MHz band and four blocks in the 3.5GHz range.
- Turk Telekom spent $425 million on 700MHz and over $600 million on two blocks in the 3.5GHz range.
- Vodafone won the A2 package and a single 3.5GHz block for a total sum of $627 million.
In total, 11 frequency packages were sold, with 400MHz allocated across the two bands.
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Author's summary: Turkiye's 5G auction raises $3B.