Turkcell and Nokia have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate the development and advancement of efforts in the field of 6G. The agreement, which took place at the Mobile World Congress (MWC’24) in Barcelona, will see the two companies jointly conduct R&D activities in 6G technologies to enable Turkey to be a key player in this field.
Turkcell CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç and Nokia Europe President Dr. Rolf Werner signed the collaboration agreement, under which the two companies will focus on R&D activities in the field of 6G. The goal is to explore the capabilities of 6G networks and develop new and exciting usage scenarios for individuals, businesses, and industries.
Dr. Ali Taha Koç stated, “We are determined to be a leader in next-generation technologies. Concepts such as artificial intelligence, 5G, 6G, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Behaviors (IoB), big data, and cloud computing represent not only the future but also the present for Turkcell. With our experience and expertise in innovative technologies, we continue to play a leading role not only in our country but also on a global scale.
Our collaboration with Nokia today will further accelerate our R&D efforts in the field of 6G. This is also an important milestone for our digital transformation strategy. We are committed to investing in next-generation communication technologies and contributing to our country’s leadership in this field. This agreement will keep Turkey at the forefront of network technology developments and will play a key role in shaping how next-generation technologies are used to improve people’s lives, the economy, and the environment.”
Dr. Rolf Werner commented, “We are excited to accompany Turkcell on its journey to 6G and innovate together. With our leading 5G technology and clear strategy for 5G-Advanced, we are leading the way in 6G research. Together with Turkcell, we will continue to develop the future communication standard; these efforts will include networks that think, feel, and act, and we will jointly develop usage scenarios to advance digital transformation in Turkey.”
