Avea - Turkey

Avea (Turkey) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Avea (Turkey). See the tables below for details.

Avea, now operating under the Türk Telekom brand, is Turkey's sole GSM 1800 mobile operator. It was founded in 2004 through the merger of Aycell and İş-TİM, and it has since become a significant player in the Turkish mobile market. Here are some key points about Avea/Türk Telekom:

1. Coverage and Network:

   • Avea has extensive coverage across Turkey, with over 7,000 base stations and services available to 97.4% of the population.
   • The network offers GPRS, EDGE, and 3G roaming in multiple countries.

2. Customer Base:

   • As of September 30, 2015, Avea had a nationwide customer base of 17 million.
   • The company has a strong presence in both corporate and individual services, with a team of over 2,700 employees.

3. Roaming Partnerships:

   • Avea has roaming agreements with 656 operators in 201 countries, facilitating international connectivity for its users.

4. Mobile Payment System:

   • Avea introduced a mobile payment system in 2004, which was developed with Innova technology. This system was used by 100,000 customers within its first three months.

5. Competitive Pricing:

   • As a result of the merger and competition from other operators like Turkcell, Avea has offered competitive pricing to attract a large customer base.

6. Infrastructure Investments:

   • The company continues to invest in technology and infrastructure to improve its services and expand its network.

7. Brand Evolution:

   • Initially operating under the Avea brand, the company transitioned to the Türk Telekom brand in 2016 to unify its branding across all services.

Avea/Türk Telekom plays a crucial role in Turkey's mobile communications landscape, offering robust coverage and competitive services to its customers.

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