In recent years, almost every internet provider in our country has included a feature in their advertisements. fiber emphasis on the internet We see. If you look at the advertisements, it seems like they have built up the motherland with fiber optic cables from everywhere, but when it comes to the prevalence and use of fiber optic infrastructure, the situation does not look rosy at all.

Where does Türkiye stand in the world?

Making statements about the subject Halil Nadir Teberci, President of the Free Telecommunications Operators Association (TELKODER)provided information about the reports of the European FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Council and the situation of our country in this area. In his statement, Teberci pointed out that Turkey is still below the EU39 average, according to the prevalence data in the published FTTH/B report. Our country, 69% coverage ratio It remained below the average fiber penetration rate, which includes data from 39 countries. Only 25.3% of total households Türkiye, which has fiber optic internet, is in the global rankings of 83 countries. 50th place took place.

Teberci said in his evaluation: “TELCODER We have been emphasizing for years that our country’s communications infrastructure must be quickly converted to fiber optic infrastructure. We have taken important steps in this regard with the industry players we represent. Unfortunately, however, development in this area is not progressing at the pace that the times require. We clearly see the results of this in the reports of global independent NGOs. Looking at the prevalence data from the FTTH/B report, Turkey is below the average fiber penetration rate among 39 countries and only 25.3% of households have a fiber subscription. Unfortunately, this puts us in the global rankings. condemns them to lower ranks. The report in question states, based on data between September 2019 and September 2023, that fiber optic infrastructure has been installed in our country in buildings containing 18 million households. It is not surprising that Turkey ranks second in the calculations made by comparing four years, and this is actually based on two reasons. The first of these is that our country is lagging behind developments in Europe, especially in the field of fiber optic. It appears that developments in other countries in access to buildings and households have slowed down over the four-year period, as developments in household access in these countries have slowed in 2019. almost completed and has reached saturation. Another reason is of course directly proportional to the population and number of households in the countries. “Compared to other countries, the fact that our country’s population is busier and the number of households is higher also affects this data.” said.

Teberci also said fiber optic internet is coming to the streets or buildings that you may not be able to enter homes also reminds, “Fiber prevalence figures need to be properly evaluated. Usually we are talking about fiber optic infrastructure that extends to the streets and in front of apartment buildings. Unfortunately, fiber optic that is not installed in homes cannot fully reflect the speeds and quality of true fiber optic technology for consumers… High-speed Internet is the most important need of our time and is of great importance to business, citizens and citizens alike. strong economies. Turkey’s fiber optic internet infrastructure needs to be expanded at least two to three times, and we should consider installing fiber optic connections in homes with proper planning. One point that should not be forgotten is that a widespread and strong fiber optic infrastructure is needed for 5G, which many countries around the world have been using in mobile communications for a long time and which we have not yet been able to use. Because the communication of the base stations is provided by the fiber optic lines to which these stations must be connected.” he said.

Yet Teberci does not see the situation as hopeless. Chairman of TELKODER, He says decision makers can accelerate the transition to fiber optic internet. Measures in the areas of, for example, arranging permits and accelerating processes can ensure that fiber optic internet can be used more widely in our country.