Introduction Commercial electronic communications and SMS marketing rules in Turkey are highly important for companies that communicate with customers through SMS, e-mail, telephone calls, automated calls, mobile applications, push notifications, call centers, online campaigns, loyalty programs and digital marketing tools. Businesses operating in Turkey cannot freely send promotional messages to individuals merely because they have […]
Introduction Internet Service Providers, commonly referred to as ISPs, play a central role in Turkey’s digital economy. They provide internet access to individuals, businesses, public institutions, schools, hospitals, banks, e-commerce platforms, technology companies and digital service providers. Because internet access has become essential for communication, commerce, education, public services, financial transactions and freedom of expression, […]
Introduction Number portability and subscriber rights under Turkish telecom law are essential components of consumer protection and competition in the electronic communications sector. In Turkey, subscribers may wish to change their mobile or fixed-line operator without losing their existing phone number. This right allows consumers to benefit from better prices, improved service quality, stronger network […]
Introduction Telecom infrastructure, fiber networks and right of way in Turkey are among the most important legal and regulatory issues in the Turkish electronic communications sector. As demand for high-speed internet, mobile broadband, 5G, cloud services, data centers, smart cities, IoT connectivity, e-commerce, digital banking, online education and public digital services continues to grow, the […]
Introduction Law No. 5809 on Electronic Communications is the principal legislation governing the electronic communications sector in Turkey. For foreign investors, this law is one of the most important legal instruments to understand before entering the Turkish telecommunications, internet service, infrastructure, satellite communication, mobile communication, data transmission, cloud communication, or digital connectivity market. Turkey has […]
Introduction Cybersecurity obligations for telecom companies in Turkey have become one of the most important compliance areas in the electronic communications sector. Telecom operators, internet service providers, mobile network operators, fixed-line service providers, infrastructure operators, satellite communication providers, virtual mobile network operators, data center operators, cloud communication providers, and companies offering connectivity-based digital services are […]
Introduction Data protection and privacy rules in the Turkish telecom sector are among the most important compliance areas for telecom operators, internet service providers, mobile network operators, fixed-line providers, satellite communication companies, virtual mobile network operators, data transmission service providers, hosting providers, and digital communication platforms operating in Turkey. The telecommunications sector processes some of […]
Introduction Consumer rights in Turkish telecommunications law are an essential part of the broader electronic communications regulatory framework. In Turkey, millions of people use mobile phone services, fixed internet, fiber internet, satellite services, prepaid and postpaid mobile lines, digital TV packages, modem-based internet services, corporate data lines, and bundled electronic communications services every day. Because […]
Introduction BTK regulations and compliance requirements for telecom operators in Turkey are among the most important legal issues for companies operating in the Turkish electronic communications sector. Telecom operators, internet service providers, infrastructure operators, satellite communication providers, virtual mobile network operators, fixed telephone service providers, data transmission companies, and foreign investors entering the Turkish market […]
Introduction Internet Service Provider regulations in Turkey are among the most important parts of Turkish telecommunications and internet law. As internet access has become essential for individuals, businesses, public institutions, e-commerce platforms, financial services, education, healthcare, logistics, and digital communication, Internet Service Providers, commonly referred to as ISPs, operate in a highly regulated legal environment. […]