Free Telecommunication Operators Association (TELKODER) evaluated what needs to be done urgently for the electronic communications sector, with the perspective of being taken into account by the decision makers after the elections to be held on 14 May. TELKODER Chairman of the Board Halil Nadir Teberci pointed out that the telecommunication sector, which is one of the most critical areas for a stronger Turkey, has almost stood still while it is expected to make more breakthroughs in recent years, “Our country is entering a new era with a new election, and in this new era, the electronic communication sector is getting better. More conscious and expert policies should be pursued that will lead to more competition.” said.

Free Telecommunication Operators Association (TELKODER) evaluated what needs to be done urgently for the electronic communications sector, with the perspective of being taken into account by the decision makers after the elections to be held on 14 May.

Regulators should be competent and more transparent

In the first stage by TELKODER; Regulatory and supervisory institutions such as the BTK and the Competition Board act more independently and more effectively for the development of the sector, the appointment of these institutions by prioritizing the merits, not placing the relevant managers in an additional task in the boards of directors of the companies in the regulated sectors, and the more transparent operation of processes such as licensing. It was emphasized that the public should be informed regularly and the public should be informed regularly. It was pointed out that it would be critical to ensure the administrative and financial independence of the institutions, and it was stated that more importance should be given to the backgrounds of the managers and personnel in these institutions when they are appointed.

Strong Infrastructure for a Strong Turkey

Considering that the telecommunication sector can adapt to the future with a development strategy and action plan that clearly determines competition, and this will be possible with a strong fiber infrastructure; It was stated that it is urgent to pave the way for the necessary investments to expand the infrastructure and to put into practice the common infrastructure that the sector players have agreed on in the past years.

TELKODER Chairman of the Board Halil Nadir Teberci pointed out that the telecommunication sector, which is one of the most critical areas for a stronger Turkey, is almost standing still, while it is expected to make more breakthroughs in recent years, “Our country is entering a new era with a new election, and in this new era, the electronic communication sector will be more developed. More conscious and expert policies should be pursued that will lead to more competition.” said.

Halil Nadir Teberci continued his statement as follows: “For the development of sectors, it is essential to have more independent institutions, to have more experts in these structures, and to implement more faithful policies that ensure competition. The telecommunication sector has a great potential and in the digitalized world, it is shouldering the entire individual life and business world, and therefore the economy. Politicians who will rule our country after the elections need to pave the way for the telecommunication sector in real terms. Expanding the fiber infrastructure, ensuring sectoral competition, reducing taxes, reaching at least OECD level in fixed broadband prevalence, increasing internet speeds further, accelerating the works to be carried out to become an internet exchange center, paving the way for investments in cloud, satellite and data center services and in these areas We also expect the implementation of increasing incentives, harmonizing the KVKK with Europe, and transforming the resources allocated under the Universal Service Fund into necessary investments in rural areas, and a transparent announcement of how these targets will be achieved.”

Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency