Turkcell Iletisi - TKC STOCK NEWS

Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) hosted a landmark meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native Network (FG-AINN) in Istanbul, bringing together over 100 global industry experts to discuss AI integration in telecom infrastructure. The event featured key participants including Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu (BTK Chairman), Dr. Ali Taha Koç (Turkcell CEO), and Seizo Onoe (ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau Director).

The gathering focused on developing standards and strategies for AI-native networks, emphasizing the shift from traditional automation to intelligent, self-optimizing systems. The meeting coincided with World Quantum Day, highlighting Turkcell's role as the first Turkish company in the GSMA task force investigating post-quantum cryptography in telecommunications.

The event marked a significant milestone in international collaboration for defining and standardizing AI-native networks, with discussions centered on network architecture, standards development, and implementation strategies for next-generation communication systems.

Lynk Global and Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) have successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) technology in Türkiye, marking a significant milestone in their partnership announced in February 2024. The testing campaign was conducted in a remote area near Konya, showcasing successful SMS exchanges and voice calls using commercial cell phones connected directly to LEO satellites.

The demonstration utilized Turkcell's mobile frequencies and Lynk's satellites, requiring no specialized devices or attachments. This technology aims to enhance connectivity across rural areas and provide backup during emergencies when terrestrial networks are inoperable. Turkcell, with over 40 million subscribers, is Türkiye's largest mobile operator, and this test represents the country's first field implementation of D2D technology.

Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) partners with Odine and Mavenir to implement advanced cloud-based automation of its telecom infrastructure using the Odine Orion wholesale voice management platform. The initiative focuses on modernizing provisioning and call routing within a telco cloud environment.

The project delivers key improvements including:

• 100% virtualization of legacy interconnect systems
• Implementation of new functionalities like routing, billing, route optimization, and fraud detection
• Integration with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Enhanced Call Routing System (CRS) for fixed domain services
• Seamless provisioning of session border controllers for enterprise traffic

The collaboration aims to optimize operations, improve scalability, and establish a foundation for future digital advancements in telecommunications, while supporting local technology development.

Turkcell (NYSE:TKC) reported strong financial results for full-year 2024, with Group revenues up 7.8% and net income increasing 29.8% to TRY23.5 billion. The company achieved significant operational milestones with 1.9 million mobile postpaid net additions - the highest in 15 years - and 168 thousand fiber net additions.

Key financial highlights include a 10.2% EBITDA increase leading to a 41.9% margin, and strong free cash flow generation of TRY7.3 billion. Mobile ARPU grew 10.4% while residential fiber ARPU increased by 13.6%. The company completed the sale of its Ukrainian subsidiaries and distributed TRY6.3 billion in dividends.

For 2025, Turkcell targets revenue growth of 7-9%, data center and cloud revenue growth of 32-34%, EBITDA margin of 41-42%, and operational capex over sales ratio around 24%.

Turkcell CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç presented the company's sustainability vision at COP29 in Baku, highlighting their commitment to renewable energy and digital solutions for climate action. Speaking at both World Bank and Türkiye pavilions, Koç announced that Turkcell's solar power plant investments will reach $240 million by 2026.

The company aims to become net-zero by 2050 and currently sources all electricity from certified renewable energy. Turkcell is the only Turkish telecommunications company with an approved Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goal and achieved 'A' list status in CDP Climate Change reporting. The company also endorsed the COP29 'Green Digital Action' declaration, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development through digital infrastructure.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri reported its Q3 2024 financial results. The company operates through four main segments: Turkcell Türkiye (telecom, digital services, and digital business services), Turkcell International (telecom and digital services outside Türkiye), Techfin (financial services), and Other (call center, energy, retail operations). A significant development was the completion of share transfer of Lifecell , Global Bilgi, and Ukrtower operations, which are now classified as discontinued operations. The financial statements are prepared under IFRS and adjusted for hyperinflationary economies (IAS29), with figures expressed in Turkish Lira purchasing power as of September 30, 2024.

Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç has been elected to the board of directors of the Global GSM Association (GSMA), a leading organization representing the global mobile communications sector with over 1,000 members. The GSMA, founded in 1995, focuses on improving global mobile operator standards and fostering innovation in the mobile ecosystem. Dr. Koç emphasized Turkcell's evolution from a telecom operator to a strategic technology brand, highlighting the company's role in Turkey's digitalization journey and its commitment to contributing to the mobile communications industry's future development.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (NYSE:TKC) (BIST:TCELL) released its Q2 2024 financial results, highlighting 'resilient results under inflationary pressures'. The report covers consolidated data for Turkcell and its subsidiaries, with four reporting segments: Turkcell Türkiye, Turkcell International, Techfin, and Other. Notably, Ukrainian operations (Lifecell, UkrTower, Global ) were classified as discontinued operations as of December 31, 2023. The financial data is presented in accordance with IFRS and IAS29, accounting for hyperinflationary economies. All figures are expressed in terms of the Turkish Lira's purchasing power as of June 30, 2024, with non-monetary items restated to reflect inflation impact.

Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, BIST: TCELL) marked its 30th anniversary by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on July 8. Over the past 30 years, Turkcell has invested $27 billion in various sectors, including mobile and broadband services, digital payment systems, and data centers. The company aims to position Türkiye as a global data hub, with recent data center investments surpassing $350 million. CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç highlighted Turkcell's transformation from a telecommunications operator to an end-to-end technology provider, emphasizing their strategic role in Türkiye's economic and social landscape. A new company, TDC, has been established to further advance Türkiye's status in global data ownership.