There are three major mobile operators in Turkey:
Türkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom.
All of the operators provide 2G, 3G and 4G high-speed internet services.
Turkcell is the largest operator in Turkey and is the best when it comes to good network coverage.
There is also censorship over certain websites and content, so we advise you to download a VPN onto your device before you set off on your travels.
You can buy a Prepaid Travel Sim card early before you travel to Turkey. Because there are long queues at the airports full of tourists and travel agencies trying to buy sim cards. Prepaid SIM cards ****are valid for a maximum of 120 days. According to Turkish regulations, all prepaid Sim cards must be purchased by using a passport and a registration form fulfilled.
You can get your prepaid sim card in 3 easy steps:
Order online: You can pass all of the regulation processes quickly by filling in the registration form, uploading your passport, and making a credit card payment online.
Airport pick-up: Turkey Sim Card offers a private meeting service. Their team will be waiting for you at the arrival exit door with your name (7/24 hours) and delivering your package. This service is totally free. No extra charge.
Insert & Use: You will not wait for the activation of your sim package. You will take your already tested sim card from our delivery team. Then insert and use.
If you don’t have a residence permit, your SIM card can be blocked within 3 months, so please make sure you either bought a new temporary one or have a friend with a Turkish ikamet (residence) or ID to buy a new one.
If your phone has been bought abroad, it will be blocked within 6 months. You will have to unlock it by paying 2K TL, or purchase a new phone in Turkey.