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Evaluation of the Telecommunications Sector in Turkey in 2023

A comprehensive evaluation of the dynamics, development, and future of the telecommunications sector in Turkey in 2023. Explore the current state of the sector with detailed information on innovations, investments, and the competitive environment.

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August 26, 2024

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Assessments on the Turkish Telecommunications Sector in 2023

The telecommunications sector in Turkey faced significant developments and regulations in 2023. The Association of Free Telecommunications Operators (TELKODER) evaluated the changes in the sector and its performance in 2023 with a comprehensive report. According to this report, as of 2023, a total of 466 companies are operating in the sector.

The report emphasizes that the size of the electronic communication services sector was determined to be 224.5 billion TL in 2023. However, it is noted that this growth did not occur at the expected level in terms of foreign currency. It is stated that since 2008, there has been no significant growth in dollar terms in the sector and that the sector size, which was 18.02 billion dollars in 2013, has decreased to 9.33 billion dollars as of 2023. When adjusted for inflation, the real growth of the sector has remained limited.

According to TÜİK data, the inflation-adjusted electronic communication revenues, which were 14.98 billion TL in 2003, have dropped to 12.08 billion TL in 2023. The report also shares that Turk Telekom invested 10.7 billion TL in 2023, while alternative operators invested 11.2 billion TL. It is emphasized that the barriers preventing alternative operators from making larger investments need to be removed.

It is noted that the length of Turk Telekom’s fiber network has grown by 240.67% between 2009 and 2023, while alternative operators have increased their fiber networks by 631.17%. It is observed that fixed voice traffic has significantly decreased since 2010. This rapid decline in fixed voice traffic in Turkey is attributed to the lack of competition in the market.

There has also been a noticeable slowdown in mobile traffic growth rates in 2022 and 2023. The report indicates that the number of broadband subscribers was 90.6 million in 2022 and 93.3 million in 2023. It emphasizes the necessity of further expanding the fiber network and removing barriers for investors to increase the number of fiber internet subscribers.

It is stated that there are 15,859 subscribers in satellite communication services. It is mentioned that Turkey’s satellite sector has great potential and that the sector needs to grow at least 10 times. Additionally, it is noted in the report that the global data center and cloud market was 229.23 billion dollars in 2023 and is expected to reach 640.77 billion dollars by 2032.

TELKODER states that supporting domestic data centers and strengthening the national data ecosystem is necessary. TELKODER President Halil Nadir Teberci mentioned that the report clearly presents the current situation in the sector and that strengthening the sector will contribute to the strengthening of the country.

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Tesla Semi Fire: NTSB Preliminary Report Released

The NTSB’s preliminary report on the Tesla Semi fire has been released. This content includes important information about the details of the incident, the causes of the fire, and Tesla’s safety measures. Explore the impact on Tesla’s electric vehicles and its future steps.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report stating that a Tesla Semi electric truck in California required firefighters to use “50,000 gallons” (approximately 190,000 liters) of water to extinguish a roadside fire. Firefighting teams also deployed an aircraft to drop fire retardant on nearby areas as a precautionary measure to control the fire.

The accident occurred on August 19 at 3:13 AM local time on the I-80 highway east of Sacramento. The electric truck went off the road while navigating a curve, collided with a roadside boundary marker, and then struck a tree, coming to a stop. Fortunately, the driver was not injured in the accident; however, considering their health condition, they were taken to the hospital.

The Tesla Semi’s large 900 kWh battery caught fire upon impact, and toxic smoke began to spread during the fire. While the fire continued with temperatures reaching up to 538°C, firefighters worked intensively to cool the blaze with water. However, due to the fire’s effects, the vehicle continued to burn until late in the afternoon. Meanwhile, Tesla sent a technical expert to the scene regarding fire safety and high voltage hazards.

The highway reopened to traffic at 7:20 PM local time, 16 hours after the accident. The NTSB, as an organization that can only make recommendations and cannot enforce regulations, sent a team to the area for investigation purposes. This major accident raised several issues, including dangerously hot fires and toxic smoke, which will attract the attention of many international organizations.

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New Leaks and Features About the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Discover the latest leaks and features about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Equipped with new technologies and advanced features, this smartphone elevates the user experience to a new level. Check it out for details!

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New Leaks About Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy S25 Ultra along with the Galaxy S25 series at the beginning of 2024, likely in January. Although no official announcement has been made yet, leaks regarding the upcoming flagship continue to spread rapidly on the internet. Notable leak source IceUniverse shared several new visuals of the Galaxy S25 Ultra in a post on the X platform. These visuals reveal the design differences between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

One of the notable features in the leaked images of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the rounded corners of the phone. In contrast, this year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra has quite sharp corners, which has led to feedback from some users indicating discomfort while holding the device. Previous leaks have suggested that the Galaxy S25 Ultra may be somewhat larger.

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According to leaks, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be thinner and lighter compared to previous models. In August, rumors emerged that the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra would be lighter than its competitors, with a weight of under 221 grams.

Another image featured in IceUniverse’s post shows close-ups of the sides of both next year’s expected flagship phone and Samsung’s current flagship. In this image, the side of the Galaxy S25 Ultra appears flatter with rounded corners. While these changes may not create a major revolution, they will generally positively affect the feel of the phone in hand.

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iOS 18 Officially Released: Innovations and Features

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iOS 18 Officially Released: Here Are the Innovations!

Apple officially launched iOS 18 yesterday, as promised. After a long beta testing phase, this update brings many exciting new features for iPhone users.

iOS 18 Officially Released: Innovations and Features

New Features in iOS 18

Advanced Customization Options on the Home Screen: With iOS 18, users can now arrange app icons freely without sticking to the traditional grid layout. Additionally, there’s an option to change the colors of the icons and adjust their darkness levels. In short, you are no longer bound to a boring layout. It raises questions why Apple waited until 2024 to offer this feature.
Revamped Control Center: The Control Center is completely redesigned in iOS 18. Users will be able to group controls more comfortably, and developers can easily add controls from their applications. Also, there’s an option to divide the Control Center into pages, allowing different controls on each page.
RCS Messaging Support: With iOS 18, Apple introduces Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging support. Users can add various effects to their texts and react with new emojis for more colorful responses.
Updated Photos App: The Photos app is presented with a new opening page and a modern layout. Users can now browse photos by time, people, and many other criteria, reorder media files, and explore more with the “Collections” feature.
App Lock Feature: Users can now lock specific applications. For example, they can activate Face ID protection from the menu that appears when long-pressing an app icon. Thus, anyone wanting to open the app will have to pass the Face ID protection first.
Apple Intelligence: One of the important features of iOS 18 is Apple’s artificial intelligence kit, Apple Intelligence. However, to fully benefit from this feature, you’ll need to wait for the iOS 18.1 update. More information about Apple Intelligence can be found here.

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