Huawei and Turk TeleKom sign MoU in 5G technologies

Recently, Turk Telekom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to forget ahead in the development of technologies related to 5G networks in Turkey.

Turk Telecom has a vast consumer base in Turkey, counting over 14.1 million broadband connections by the end of September 2021. Telecom has seen fiber connection subscribers rising 67 percent to 8.8 million in the first nine months of last year. On the other hand, Turk Telekom has seen that the mobile consumer base has grown to 23.9 million.

This is a huge user base and this partnership will open a new path for development in 5G for both firms.

“Türk Telekom has been their strategic partner “from the beginning of their Turkey journey. As part of their 5G collaboration, the two companies initially focus on smart agricultural applications and games, according to the MoU.” Said Jason Lee, CEO of Huawei Turkey.

According to the information, Huawei has positioned one of its 19 research and development centers on the globe in Turkey and they have employed more than 750 engineers there. Ericsson has also established a research and development center in Turkey.

Türk Telekon CEO Ümit Önal said that 5G solutions are needed particularly in areas of transportation, health, education, agriculture, entertainment, and urbanization.

(via – ithome)