“Why are we meeting 5G technology, which is expected to be introduced in 2026, so late?” While these types of questions are increasingly being asked, other countries’ 6G plans are also an issue that should not be overlooked.

Although 5G faces some challenges in delivering high performance at scale, it is still difficult to say that it has reached full maturity in many technology centers. Well, indeed Turkiye, Is it too late for 5G?

Although 5G offers much faster speeds compared to 4G, it requires more antenna installation.

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, In his speech a few days ago, he announced that they had set their vision for 2071 and that within this framework they would invest $272 billion in transport infrastructure.

Uraloğlu said they are waiting for suitable market conditions for the transition to 5G technology: “We will probably switch to 5G in 2026. We will send Türksat 6A into space in June. We plan to deliver the site within this month.“He made these kinds of statements.

In this case, as the world prepares for 6G, the question arises as to why Turkey is late to 5G and for what reasons it is delaying this process.

GSM operators have their own special rules regarding this situation. want to build 5G networks They take a different approach than previous networks. On the other hand, the Ministry of Transport expects income from planning a tender according to the traditional method. However, developed countries are making significant investments in this area.

Organizations such as ULAK and HTK also They play an active role in 5G product development and government testing. But Turkey’s picture in the field of 5G is quite complex and not as clear as it seems.

Our country experienced serious problems during the 4G tender process.

The first tender was cancelled, the criteria were changed and the localization conditions were tightened. As a result, the latest version or The highest level reached by 4G It aimed to bring it to the telecommunications sector and a tender called 4.5G was launched.

This step From the president before intervention It would lead to a situation where old generation 4G infrastructure products would be introduced.

What do you think happened next?

About place Companies were checked too late and they could not meet the product technology and usage criteria. No authority has emerged to warn or impose sanctions in this matter.

Turkcell, Vodafone and Turk Telekom Their management went further by activating the agreements they had previously made with leading companies such as Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung. Despite the shortcomings identified after the investments were made, no sanctions have been imposed on the parties involved.

In April 2016 we switched to 4.5G. However, this service has still not reached all corners of the country. The year 2026 seems ready for the transition to 5G. The 4.5G infrastructure in our country meets the needs of the telecommunications sector.

By granting permission for limited areas, Turkey can integrate its national technologies into the system and become 5G ready. In our country at the moment 5G can be used at Istanbul airport.

So what does 5G promise us?

First, Let’s talk about the high speed that 5G will provide. All kinds of online activities, such as downloading files, streaming content and even playing games, will be much faster.

Another important feature is low latency. This time determines the communication speed between our devices. This feature is very exciting, especially for gaming enthusiasts and virtual reality enthusiasts.

Another big plus of 5G is its high device connection capacity.

At the same time Connecting many devices will not be a problem with 5G. This appears to offer major benefits in many areas, from smart home systems to sensor networks.

Moreover, 5G has a wider one range We must not forget that it will also provide. This means that we can receive a strong signal even in more remote and rural areas.

In brief; The speed that 5G will offer us reliability and broad coverage will revolutionize the communications world. With this technology it is certain that we will live in a much more connected and innovative world in the future!

How are 6G developments evolving in the world as we prepare for 5G?

Not yet in our country There doesn’t seem to be any work on 6G. However, in many countries of the world, important R&D activities are carried out through universities, public and private organizations, operators, manufacturers and institutes. These activities will play an important role in shaping and developing future wireless communications technologies.

For example Chinese manufacturer ZTE and China Unicom; By entering into an agreement for the development of 6G technologies, they want to promote the integration of 6G in areas such as satellite networks, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the industrial IoT and collaborate on technological innovations.

in England University of Surrey establishes 6th generation Innovation Centre plans to establish a global research center focused on the next generation of telecommunications engineering.

Nokia aims to develop basic 6G technologies while leading the Hexa-X project, the European Commission’s 6G research initiative.

Including members of the project There are large companies such as Ericsson, Atos, Intel, Orange and Telefonica. Countries such as South Korea and Japan are also allocating significant resources to 6G research.

South Korean government, 6G services 2028-2030 It aims to launch it commercially between 2018 and 2016 and is making major investments in 6G research.

in Japan By allocating a significant budget to 6G R&D It aims to achieve a leading position in the field of telecommunications and the development of new generation wireless communication technologies.

Turkey’s 5G usage map.

Fraunhofer Institute in Germany and French Research Institute for Electronics and Information Technology (CEA-Leti) Organizations like these are conducting research into 6G and want to contribute to the development of the next generation of wireless communications technologies.

All these studies will be too will play an important role in shaping and developing wireless communication technologies and is likely to have a significant impact on communications infrastructure around the world.

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