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Turkcell and TÜBİTAK complete first commercial tests of 6G prototypes
Turkcell and TÜBİTAK teams completed the first commercial tests of locally designed smart-surface prototypes in Türkiye.
Tests took place at Turkcell Kartal Plaza and the TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus.
The prototypes were tested using 5G frequencies of 3.7 GHz and 26 GHz.
These devices are designed to improve mobile coverage and efficiency in crowded places, including city centres, indoor spaces and areas with many connected devices.
The work is part of Türkiye’s effort to develop domestic technologies in support of its 6G plans, while Turkcell continues investing in 5G.
TÜBİTAK’s head said the first locally developed RIS prototype in the N78 frequency band was an important research and development achievement.
The teams will now focus on turning new smart-surface technologies into products, and the work is also intended to strengthen Türkiye’s position in international standards processes.
Turkcell and TÜBİTAK teams completed the first commercial tests of static and adaptive intelligent-surface prototypes.
The prototypes were developed under Turkcell 6GEN.LAB with teams from TÜBİTAK MAM MİLTAL and TÜBİTAK BİLGEM HİSAR.
Tests at Turkcell Kartal Plaza and the TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus used 5G frequencies of 3.7 GHz and 26 GHz.
The tests found that the locally designed prototypes significantly improved signal performance.
The solutions aim to improve coverage and efficiency in dense urban areas, indoor spaces and places with many devices.
- Who
- Turkcell and teams from TÜBİTAK MAM MİLTAL and TÜBİTAK BİLGEM HİSAR.
- What
- They completed the first commercial tests of static and adaptive intelligent-surface prototypes.
- When
- The tests were reported on 13 October 2026; the test date was not stated.
- Where
- Turkcell Kartal Plaza and the TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus in Turkey.
- Why
- The solutions aim to improve coverage and efficiency, particularly in dense urban areas, indoor spaces and places with many devices.
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- Test locations
- Turkcell Kartal Plaza and TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus
- Frequencies tested
- 3.7 GHz and 26 GHz
- Prototype types
- Static and adaptive intelligent surfaces
- Signal performance
- The tests found significant improvement
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What people are saying
The first locally developed RIS prototype in the N78 frequency band is an important R&D achievement in line with our country's 6G vision
We are investing in next-generation technologies that will increase coverage and efficiency, especially in city centers with high device density, financial and commercial centers, and large event venues