Vodafone Türkiye - Turkey

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Vodafone Türkiye (Turkey) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 5 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vodafone Türkiye (Turkey). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.vodafone.com.tr/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Vodafone Turkey, officially known as Vodafone Telekomünikasyon Anonim Şirketi, is a major mobile telecommunications company in Turkey. Here are some key points about the network:

  1. Formation and Branding:

    • Vodafone Turkey was formed on 28 December 2005 through the incorporation of Telsim, which was founded by the Uzan Group.
    • The Telsim brand was changed to Vodafone Turkey on 24 May 2006.

  2. Investment and Coverage:

    • Vodafone Turkey is the second-largest mobile communication company in Turkey, with over 20.6 million users as of 11 November 2014.
    • The company operates in 81 cities across Turkey with more than 3,300 employees, over 1,200 stores, and 23,000 points of sale.

  3. Services Offered:

    • Vodafone Turkey provides a range of services including mobile, fixed-line, and content services.
    • The company also offers IPTV services in Turkey.

  4. Comparison with Other Operators:

    • Turkey has three major mobile operators: Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey, and Turk Telekom. Vodafone Turkey offers extensive coverage and competitive pricing, although its network coverage is not as wide as Turkcell's.

  5. Prepaid and Postpaid Plans:

    • For tourists, Vodafone Turkey offers a prepaid Tourist Starter Package that includes 20 GB data, 750 minutes of local calls, and 250 SMS messages, along with unlimited WhatsApp and Telegram usage for 30 days. This package costs approximately 35 EUR.

  6. Roaming Services:

    • Vodafone Turkey provides roaming services that allow users to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, and access the internet using their mobile devices in Turkey. Users need to register on the Vodafone Turkey network and use the international dialing code "00" or "+" followed by the country code.

Overall, Vodafone Turkey is a significant player in the Turkish mobile telecommunications market, offering a wide range of services and competitive plans for both local and international users.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Vodafone Türkiye uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band in Turkey. This deployment began in 1994, marking the introduction of the first GSM cellular networks in Turkey. Istanbul was one of the first cities to receive this service, initiating a rapid expansion in mobile communication.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Vodafone Türkiye Turkey uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band was deployed in 1994, marking the beginning of a rapid expansion in mobile communication in Turkey.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Vodafone Türkiye (Turkey) uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks. It has a duplex spacing of 190 MHz and supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Vodafone Türkiye uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. This band supports both FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. The deployment of this band is not specified in the information provided.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Vodafone Türkiye Turkey uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). The deployment of this band was added to Vodafone Türkiye Turkey on August 5, 2024.
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

Vodafone Turkey uses the LTE B8 frequency band, which operates at 900 MHz. This deployment was completed in 2017, as part of the world's first live commercial trial of GSM/LTE spectrum sharing on the 900 MHz network in Diyarbakir, Turkey.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Vodafone Türkiye Turkey uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency band is particularly known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. The 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength.
B38 (TD 2600 MHz) LTE

Vodafone Türkiye uses LTE Band 38 (TD 2600 MHz). The deployment of this band is not specified.

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