Turkcell Turkiye

https://turkcell.com.tr
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Turkcell Turkiye, a privately owned company headquartered in Turkey and a subsidiary of Turkcell Group (Holding), was founded in 1994. The company, which operates with approximately 13,000 employees, reported $5.6B in revenue as of 2025. It functions as an integrated telecommunications and technology services provider, operating across Turkey, Ukraine, and Belarus, having evolved from a traditional mobile network operator into a diversified digital ecosystem provider. Its core business integrates high-speed 4.5G and 5G mobile connectivity with an expansive fiber-optic network (Superonline). The "Digital Services" division develops homegrown platforms such as the messaging app BiP, the TV+ streaming service, and the Paycell fintech platform. As a vertically integrated entity, Turkcell manages its own data centers and cybersecurity infrastructure, positioning itself as a technology architect in the Eurasia region while maintaining a focus on digital inclusion and sustainability initiatives.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1994

Headcount

13,000

Headquarters

Turkey

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On August 13, 2026, Turkcell reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing a 2.5% year-on-year increase in group revenue to TRY 71.8 billion, with EBITDA reaching TRY 30 billion and a 41.8% margin. Net income stood at TRY 5.2 billion. The telecommunications provider surpassed 40 million mobile subscribers, recording 284,000 postpaid net additions and improving monthly churn to 1.6%. Digital Business Services (DBS) revenue grew 33% year-on-year, supported by a TR16 billion system integration backlog, and its FWA (Superbox) business added 64,000 subscribers, maintaining a 74% market share, with 5G expected to further boost demand. Management highlighted this as the eighth consecutive quarter of real growth, navigating Turkey's 32.4% inflation, which exceeded the company’s initial 26.8% forecast. Despite the revenue rise from TRY 70.05 billion a year ago, diluted earnings per share decreased to 2.41 Turkish lira ($0.05) from 2.66 Turkish lira in the prior year. Earlier, on August 10, Turkcell sponsored the "5G and Artificial Intelligence for Smart Road Safety Competition" at Teknofest 2026, which featured 745 teams presenting AI- and 5G-driven road safety ideas. This followed news on July 24 that Mexican telecom billionaire Carlos Slim, via América Móvil, added Turkcell shares to his investment portfolio.

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