Turkey – the gateway between (Southeastern) Europe and (Western) Asia, with a small part of the country being considered to be in Europe and the remainder of the land in Asia.
Known for its sweet, sweet tea, famous kebabs, and for being an affordable travel destination, Turkey is a popular country to visit by travelers of all kinds.
From the busy streets in Istanbul to the Roman ruins in Antalya, from the hot air balloon festival in Cappadocia to Bodrum Castle in Bodrum, the country hosts everything for anyone. And of course… plenty of cool beaches.
Before you start sharing your beach-life photos or videos of exploring ruins, be aware that international roaming can be expensive. Roaming in Turkey could make your relatively affordable trip suddenly more expensive.
Luckily, you can get a Turkish SIM card to enjoy local rates. The best part is that Turkey has one of the lowest mobile data rates in the Middle East AND worldwide.
You can get a Turkish SIM card for as low as 30 TRY (3.50 USD) from Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom. However, it will be a challenge to pay such a price as a tourist or traveler – you can be charged up to 200 TRY (23.30 USD) for Turkish SIM cards (unless a local can negotiate a better deal for you).
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or on YouTube.
Even if you have to pay a tourist premium for your SIM card, you can still enjoy low mobile data rates. You can get 1 GB of data valid for 7 days for as little as 7 TRY (0.80 USD). There will not be a roaming deal out there cheaper than this!
The Turkish mobile operators love to offer choice – a lot. They all have around 90 different prepaid packages, let alone postpaid ones. So there is quite a lot to go through when trying to find the best plan for you.
Luckily for you, I have listed it all in this guide.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Turkey. Let's do this.
Original publication: 26th of December 2019. Last updated: 19th of July 2021.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Turkey?
Anyone living in or visiting Turkey can buy a Turkish SIM card from Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey & Türk Telekom in their stores and mobile stores without any restrictions.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations. Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Turkey). Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Turkey?
You can get a Turkish SIM card in the official stores of Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey & Türk Telekom. They can also be obtained from other stores, including kiosks, mini markets, and electronic shops. It is also possible to get SIM cards at international airports, including Istanbul Airport.
You can buy a SIM card in the following international airports:
- Adana – Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (Adana Havalimanı)
- Ankara – Ankara Esenboğa Airport – Ankara (Ankara Esenboğa Havalimanı)
- Antalya – Antalya Airport (Antalya Havalimanı)
- Dalaman – Dalaman Airport (Dalaman Havalimanı)
- Istanbul – Istanbul Airport (İstanbul Havalimanı)
- Istanbul – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Uluslararası Havalimanı)
- Izmir – İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı)
- Milas & Bodrum – Milas–Bodrum Airport (Milas-Bodrum Havalimanı)
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You can expect to pay the following for Turkish SIM cards:
- Turkcell: between 34 TRY to 200 TRY
- Vodafone Turkey: between 40 TRY and 200 TRY
- Türk Telekom: up to 200 TRY
It is highly recommended to purchase SIM cards at the official stores of the mobile operators. Third-party resellers will often charge you much more than the official list price of SIM cards. However, each Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey, and Türk Telekom branch is can set its own prices (for foreigners).
In most cases, the mobile operators will sell you a SIM card with an (expensive) plan. These offers will often be cheaper than what authorized dealers will sell you (up to 400 TRY – 47 USD).
The following operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Turkcell: 169 TRY
- Vodafone Turkey: 40 TRY (excludes new SIM card fee)
Can You Use Your Phone in Turkey?
Turkey uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Turkey. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).
Traditional European frequencies are used in Turkey, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 & 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).
The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones.
by Denelson83, CC BY-SA 2.5If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU regions 1 & 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Turkey.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Turkey or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Turkey (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Turkey
Turkey has three mobile network operators:
- Turkcell
- Vodafone Turkey
- Türk Telekom
The following frequencies are used in Turkey:
- 2G: 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.
To check whether your phone will work in Turkey, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
5G NR in Turkey
Commercial 5G NR is not available in Turkey yet. However, 5G NR trials have been held since 2016. The Turkish government has not indicated when it will hold 5G license auctions.
The three operators, Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey & Türk Telekom, have all held (live) 5G NR trials and tests. Turkcell even managed to achieve a download speed world record during a trial in 2019 with a download speed of 2.283 Gbps. However, that record has been broken already.
Best SIM Card in Turkey
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Turkey, I recommend going with Turkcell. It has the fastest speeds in the country and extensive coverage.
SIM Card Registration Turkey
SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Turkey. It will be done at the point of sale.
IMEI Registration & Foreign Phone Tax in Turkey
As of 2015, all phones using Turkish SIM cards have to be registered with the government using the device's IMEI. Before you can register your phone, though, you have to pay a tax of between 1838.70 TRY and 2006.20 TRY (2021 figures) at a local tax office.
But do not get too worried yet – you have a grace period of 120 days. If you stay in Turkey for fewer than 120 days AND use a Turkish SIM card, you do not have to pay the fee (nor do you have to register your phone).
The tax only applies when using a Turkish SIM card and using your device for more than 120 days in Turkey. If you roam in Turkey, you are not subject to this tax, even if you use Northern Cypriot SIM cards. The same counts for when you use international SIM cards.
Be aware that if you do not register your phone within 120 days when using a Turkish SIM card and you revisit Turkey with the same phone, you will not be able to use said device with a Turkish SIM card.
You would have to roam, use an international SIM card different device, or pay the tax – trying to use a different Turkish SIM card (from another operator) will not be a workaround for this rule.
Note that dual-SIM phones have two IMEI numbers. You could use a Turkish SIM card in slot one for the first 120 days and again in slot two for another 120 days, giving you a total use time of 240 days without paying the tax.
More information related to IMEI registration can be found on the Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu (MCKS) site. However, the English version of this site has been broken for months.
EU Roaming in Turkey
Turkey is not part of the European Union (EU) nor the European Economic Area (EEA). However, it is a Potential Candidate Country for joining the EU.
As a result, the EU/EEA Roam Like At Home roaming regulation does not apply in Turkey. Consequently, you should not expect to roam for free if you have an EU/EEA SIM card while traveling in Turkey.
This also means that you can not roam for free in the EU/EEA with a Turkey SIM card.
Turkey Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Turkey has always been one of the Middle Eastern countries with the lowest prices for mobile data. That is still the case to this day – at least, from a global perspective.
So much much does mobile data cost in Turkey?
The average price for 1 GB of data in Turkey is 0.63 USD, far below the Middle Eastern average of 3.94 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
In fact, Turkey is one of three Middle countries where the average cost of 1 GB of data is less than 1 USD. Moreover, it is also one of the 53 countries where the same applies.
So what about speeds? Can you get fast download speeds in Turkey?
Turkey's average mobile download speed is around 48 Mbps.
That is not too bad! Sure, the average is slightly below the global average, but only 47 countries have average download speeds above the worldwide average.
And with the introduction of 5G NR in Turkey very soon, Turkey should be climbing the ranks quickly like other Middle Eastern nations have done, such as the United Arab Emirates (#1), Qatar (#3), Cyprus (#5), Saudi Arabia (#7) & Kuwait (#8) – and those are just the Middle Eastern nations in the top 10!
With extensive nationwide coverage, low costs for SIM cards (if lucky) and data, you should have a smooth network experience in Turkey.
Currency in Turkey
Turkey uses the Turkish Lira with the symbol TRY (which will be used throughout this guide). However, prices are often listed in TL or ₺. For example, 25 TRY = TL/₺ 25. For reference, below are some exchange rates between TRY and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 TRY = 0.10 USD
- 10 TRY = 1.20 USD
- 100 TRY = 11.75 USD
- 1000 TRY = 117.30 USD
For up-to-date TRY:USD exchange rates, search TRY to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use.
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Turkish Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey & Türk Telekom and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Turkey has to offer to us.
Turkcell
Turkcell is the largest mobile operator in Turkey. It is also the mobile operator with the fastest speeds and best overall performance in the country.
Turkcell uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Turkcell:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Turkcell SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Jump to: Vodafone | Türk Telekom
Coverage – Turkcell
Turkcell has extensive coverage in Turkey.
According to OpenSignal, it has the best 4G Coverage Experience.
Below is Turkcell's coverage map:
SIM Card Price – Turkcell
You can buy a Turkcell SIM card for 34 TRY with 15 GB of data, 750 minutes, and 250 SMS – all valid for 28 days in Turkcell stores and many other stores, such as phone shops, electronic stores, and kiosks. Each Turkcell branch and reseller can set its own price. As a tourist, you will be charged more than locals. Turkcell SIM cards are sold up to 200 TRY.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Tourist Welcome Pack. It costs 169 TRY and features 20 GB of data, unlimited data for BiP & WhatsApp, and 200 local minutes, and 1000 SMS – all valid for 30 days. However, this offer can be a challenge to find.
Turkcell SIM cards are active for 185 days. After 185 days, it goes into a semi-active period for 180 OR until the 31st of December. In the semi-active period, you can still receive calls and SMS, but you cannot reach out to anyone yourself (except for emergency numbers).
Once both the active period, 185 days, and semi-active period, 180 days, are over (185 + 180 = 365 days), your Turkcell SIM card gets deactivated.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Turkcell
Turkcell top-up vouchers are sold in Turkcell stores and other stores, including kiosks, phone stores, and grocery stores.
To top up your Turkcell SIM card, call 532 and follow the instructions.
You can tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *123# to check your Turkcell balance.
You can also use the Dijital Operatör (Digital Operator) to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Turkcell
Turkcell has 11 data-featured plans:
- Turkcell’li Olmak İsteyenlere Özel/Special for Those Who Want to Be a Turkcell Member (combo for new customers)
- Gülümseten Paketler/Packs That Make You Smile (combo)
- GNÇ Star (combo)
- GNÇ Paketler/GNÇ Packages (combo)
- Çerez Paketler/Çerez Packages (combo)
- Dev Paketler/Giant Packages (combo)
- Diger Ana Paketler/Other Main Packages (combo)
- Dijitale Özel Paketler/Digital Special Packages (combo)
- Internet Paketleri/Internet Packages (data-only)
- Diger Ek Paketlet/Other Additional Packages (data-only)
- Onya Paketi/Play-Gamer Packages (data-only)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Turkcell’li Olmak İsteyenlere Öze (Special for Those Who Want to Be a Turkcell Member) – Turkcell
The Turkcell’li Olmak İsteyenlere Öze (Special for Those Who Want to Be a Turkcell Member) plans are combo bundles with data, minutes, and SMS for new Turkcell customers.
You can activate Turkcell’li Olmak İsteyenlere Öze by texting the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 TRY | GNÇ Yeni 5 GB 1 | 2 GB | 3 GB 2, 4 | 500 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | GNCYENI5GB |
| 34 TRY | Firsat Yeni 1000 DK | 1 GB | 1 GB 5 | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 1000 DK |
| 39 TRY | Firsat Yeni 4 GB | 4 GB | 1 GB 5 | 500 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 4 GB |
| 42 TRY | GNÇ Yeni 9 GB 1 | 6 GB | 3 GB 2, 4 | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | GNCYENI9GB |
| 44 TRY | Firsat Yeni 6 GB | 6 GB | 1 GB 5 | 500 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 6 GB |
| 49 TRY | Firsat Yeni 8 GB | 8 GB | 1 GB 5 | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 8 GB |
| 50 TRY | GNÇ Yeni Mega 1 | 10 GB | 5 GB 2, 4 | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | GNCYENIMEGA |
| 54 TRY | Firsat Yeni 10 GB | 10 GB | 1 GB 5 | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 10 GB |
| 66 TRY | Firsat Yeni 15 GB | 15 GB | 1 GB 5 | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 15 GB |
| 69 TRY | GNÇ Yeni Mega+ 1 | 20 GB | 5 GB 2, 4 | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | GNCYENIMEGA+ |
| 77 TRY | Firsat Yeni 20 GB | 20 GB | 1 GB 5 | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 20 GB |
| 88 TRY | Firsat Yeni 25 GB | 25 GB | 1 GB 5 | 1500 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | FIRSAT YENI 25 GB |
1 only for 7 – 25 year olds only
2 Facebook, Instagram Twitter & YouTube
3 BIP & WhatsApp
4 unlimited BIP & WhatsApp
5 BiP
Gülümseten Paketler (Packs That Make You Smile) – Turkcell
The Gülümseten Paketler (Packs That Make You Smile) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
The following Gülümseten Paketler can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Data | BiP Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TRY | Gülümseten 6 GB Paketi | 6 GB | N/A | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | Gulumseten 6 GB |
| 55 TRY | Gülümseten 8 GB Paketi | 8 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | Gulumseten 8 GB |
| 60 TRY | Gülümseten 10 GB Paketi | 10 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | Gulumseten 10 GB |
| 70 TRY | Gülümseten 14 GB Paketi | 14 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | Gulumseten 14 GB |
| 85 TRY | Gülümseten 20 GB Paketi | 20 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | Gulumseten 20GB |
GNÇ Star – Turkcell
The GNÇ Star plans are combo plans with data, mintes, and SMS exclusive to those who are between 7 and 26 years old.
Activate a GNÇ Star by texting the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TRY | GNÇ Star 6 GB | 6 GB | N/A | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | GNCSTAR6 |
| 50 TRY | GNÇ Star 8 GB | 8 GB | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | GNCSTAR8 |
| 55 TRY | GNÇ Star 10 GB | 10 GB | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | GNCSTAR10 |
| 60 TRY | GNÇ Star 12 GB | 12 GB | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | GNCSTAR12 |
| 65 TRY | GNÇ Star 14 GB | 14 GB | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days | GNCSTAR14 |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
GNÇ Paketler (GNÇ Packages) – Turkcell
The GNÇ Paketler (GNÇ Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
GNÇ Paketler can be activated with the Dijital Operatör (Turkcell) app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TRY | GNÇ Üçlü 15 GB | 9 GB | Various 1, 2, 3 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 55 TRY | Üçlü 12 GB Paketi | 6 GB | Various 1, 2, 3 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 60 TRY | GNÇ Üçlü 20 GB | 14 GB | Various 1, 2, 3 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 65 TRY | Üçlü 16 GB Paketi | 10 GB | Various 1, 2, 3 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 70 TRY | GNÇ Üçlü 25 GB | 19 GB | Various 1, 2, 3 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 75 TRY | Üçlü 20 GB Paketi | 14 GB | Various 1, 2, 3 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
1 5 GB for BiP
2 6 GB for Facebook & Twitter
3 1 GB for Dergilik Maksi üyeliği
Çerez Paketler (Çerez Packages) – Turkcell
The Çerez Paketler (Çerez Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
Activate Çerez Paketler (Çerez Packages) by texting the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 TRY | Çerez Günlük 6 GB | 6 GB | N/A | N/A | 1 day | GUNLUK 6GB |
| 20 TRY | Çerez Haftalık 1000DK | N/A | 1000 minutes | N/A | 7 days | HAFTALIK 1000DK |
| 20 TRY | Çerez Haftalık 3 GB 500DK | 3 GB | 500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 7 days | HAFTALIK 3GB |
| 30 TRY | Çerez İki Haftalık 3 GB ve 500DK | 3 GB | 500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 14 days | CEREZ 3GB 500DK |
| 35 TRY | Çerez İki Haftalık 5GB ve 500DK | 5 GB | 500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 14 days | CEREZ 5GB 500DK |
| 40 TRY | Çerez İki Haftalık 7GB ve 500DK | 7 GB | 500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 14 days | CEREZ 7GB 500DK |
Dev Paketler (Giant Packages) – Turkcell
The Dev Paketler (Giant Packages) are long-term combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS with validity up to 12 months.
Activate Dev Paketlet by sending the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 TRY | Dev 16 GB Paketi | 16 GB | 5000 minutes | 5000 SMS | 3 months | Dev 16 GB 1 |
| 199 TRY | Dev 40 GB Paketi | 40 GB | 10 000 minutes | 10 000 SMS | 6 months | Dev 40 GB |
| 299 TRY | Dev 80 GB Paketi | 80 GB | 20 000 minutes | 20 000 SMS | 12 months | Dev 80 GB |
1 activation code to 2222 instead
Diger Ana Paketler (Other Main Packages) – Turkcell
The Diger Ana Paketler (Other Main Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
Enable Diger Ana Paketler by sending the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 TRY 2 | Tecrübe Konuşuyor 1500DK Kampanyası | 100 MB | 1 GB 1 | 1500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 50 TRY | Her Yöne 2000 Dakika | 100 MB | 1 GB 1 | 2000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 80 TRY | Üçlü 22 GB Paketi | 16 GB | Various 1, 3, 4 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
1 Dergilik Midi Üyeligi
2 only for those 65 years or older
3 6 GB for Facebook & Twitter
4 5 GB for BiP
Dijitale Özel Paketler (Digital Special Packages) – Turkcell
The Dijitale Özel Paketler (Digital Special Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
Dijitale Özel Paketler can be activated with the Dijital Operatör (Turkcell) app:
| Price | Plan | Data | BiP Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TRY | Aynen 5 GB Paketi | 5 GB | 5 GB | 500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 55 TRY | Aynen 10 GB Paketi | 10 GB | 5 GB | 500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 65 TRY | Aynen 15 GB Paketi | 15 GB | 5 GB | 500 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
Internet Paketleri (Internet Packages) – Turkcell
The Internet Paketleri (Internet Packages) are data-only plans.
Internet Paketleri can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 2222:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 TRY | Yeni 1 GB | 1 GB | 28 days | YENI 1GB |
| 34 TRY | Yeni 2 GB | 2 GB | 28 days | YENI 2GB |
| 39 TRY | Yeni 4 GB | 4 GB | 28 days | YENI 4GB |
| 44 TRY | Yeni 6 GB | 6 GB | 28 days | YENI 6GB |
| 50 TRY | Yeni 8 GB | 8 GB | 28 days | YENI 8GB |
Diger Ek Paketler (Other Additional Packages) – Turkcell
The Diger Ek Paketler (Other Additional Packages) are data-only plans.
Enable Diger Ek Paketler by texting the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Data | App Data | App(s) | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.22 TRY | Dergilikte Geçerli 5 GB Data Paketi | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | 28 days | DERGILIK5GB |
| 4 TRY | 250 MB Yeni Twitter Paketi | N/A | 250 MB | 28 days | App only | |
| 7 TRY | 500 MB Twitter Paketi (Hazır Kart) | N/A | 500 MB | 28 days | App only | |
| 7.99 TRY | BiP İletişim Paketleri | N/A | 1 GB | BiP | 28 days | App only |
| 15 TRY | Instagram Paketi | N/A | 5 GB | 28 days | ||
| 15 TRY | YouTube Paketi | N/A | 5 GB | YouTube | 28 days | YOUTUBE |
| 20 TRY | Haftalık 1GB İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 7 days | HAFTALIK 1GB 1 |
| 42.84 TRY | Aylık 1 GB İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 28 days | ABONE 1GB |
| 64.25 TRY | Aylık 4 GB İnternet Paketi | 4 GB | N/A | N/A | 28 days | ABONE 4GB |
| 107.09 TRY | Aylık 8 GB İnternet Paketi | 8 GB | N/A | N/A | 28 days | ABONE 8GB |
Oyna Paketi (Play/Gamer Packages) – Turkcell
The Oyna Paketi (Play/Gamer Packages) are data-only plans with an emphasis on gamers.
Enable Onya Paketi by sending the Activation Code to 2200:
| Price | Plan | Social Data | Apps | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 TRY | Oyna Paketi | 3 GB | Free Fire, PUBG Mobile & Twitch | 28 days | OYNA |
| 9 TRY | Turkcell Oyna Paketi | 3 GB | Free Fire, PUBG Mobile & Twitch | 28 days | TURKCELL OYNA |
| 19 TRY | Oyna İzle Paketi | 5 GB | Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, Twitch & YouTube | 28 days | OYNA IZLE |
| 19 TRY | Turkcell Oyna İzle Paketi | 5 GB | Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, Twitch & YouTube | 28 days | TURKCELL OYNA IZLE |
APN/Internet Settings – Turkcell
- Name: Turkcell
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone Turkey, just Vodafone but officially Vodafone Türkiye, is the second-largest operator in Turkey. It is the mobile operator with the best 4G availability, but it has the slowest speeds.
Vodafone uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Vodafone:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Jump to: Turkcell | Türk Telekom
Coverage – Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone has extensive coverage in Turkey.
According to OpenSignal, Vodafone has the best 4G availability in the country.
Below is Vodafone's coverage map:
SIM Card Price – Vodafone Turkey
You can buy a Vodafone SIM card in Vodafone stores and many other stores, such as phone shops, electronic stores, and kiosks. Each Vodafone branch and reseller can set its own price. As a tourist, you will be charged more than locals. Vodafone SIM cards are sold for 30 TRY up to 200 TRY.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Tourist Exclusive Pack. It costs 40 TRY and features 20 GB of data, 750 local minutes, and 1000 SMS – all valid for 28 days. However, this price excludes the new SIM card free, which varies by shop and can be as high as 200 TRY.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone top-up vouchers are sold in Vodafone stores and other stores, including kiosks, phone stores, and grocery stores.
To top up your Vodafone SIM card, call 7500 and enter the Voucher Code.
You can tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards. However, only Mastercards are accepted.
Dial *123# to check your Vodafone balance.
You can also use the Vodafone Yanimda (Vodafone by my side) to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone has four data-featured plans:
- Süper Kolay Paketleri/Super Easy Packages (combo)
- Vodafone Simple (combo)
- 26 Yas Altina Özel/Special for Under 26 – Youth Plans (combo for the youth)
- Ek Paket Al/Extra Packages (data-only (add-ons))
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Süper Kolay Paketleri (Super Easy Packages) – Vodafone Turkey
The Süper Kolay Paketleri (Super Easy Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
The following Süper Kolay Paketleri are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 1500 | 500 MB | 1500 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
| 32 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 2 | 2 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
| 35 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 5 | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
| 35 TRY 1 | Süper Kolay Paket Yeni 15 | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
| 42 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 8 | 8 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
1 new customers only
Vodafone Simple – Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone Simple is a combo plan with data, minutes, and SMS.
You can get one of the following Vodafone Simple plans:
| Price | Plan | Data | WhatsApp Data | Local Miunutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TRY | Simple Small | 10 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days |
| 55 TRY | Simple Medium | 15 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days |
| 75 TRY | Simple Large | 25 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days |
26 Yas Altina Özel (Special for Under 26/Youth Plans) – Vodafone Turkey
The 26 Yas Altina Özel/Special for Under 26 (Youth Plans) are combo bundles with data, minutes, and SMS exclusive to those 26 years old or younger.
The following 26 Yas Altina Özel are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 2 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 TRY | Genç Kolay Paket 5 | 2 GB | 2 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
| 35 TRY 1 | Genç Kolay Paket 15 | 15 GB | Unlimited | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
| 42 TRY | Genç Kolay Paket 8 | 8 GB | 2 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
1 for new customers only
2 Discord, PubG Mobile, TFT Mobile, Twitch, Wild Rift & Zula Mobile + Unlimited WhatsApp
Ek Paket Al (Extra Packages) – Vodafone Turkey
The Ek Paket Al/Extra Packages are data-only bundles that sometimes act as add-ons for the aforementioned plans. When it is an add-on, it cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.
All plans with Until plan expires in the Validity column are add-ons.
The following Ek Paket Al are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Validity | Auto-Renews? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 TRY | Günlük İletişim Pass | N/A | Unlimited 1 | 24 hours | No |
| 3 TRY | Günlük 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | 1 day | No |
| 5 TRY | Süper Güvenlik Ek Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days | Yes |
| 5 TRY | Vodafone dMags Dergi Paketi | 1 GB | Unlimited 3 | 7 days | Yes |
| 5 TRY | Avantajlı 3 GB Paketi | 3 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 6 TRY | Günlük Sosyal Pass | N/A | Unlimited 4 | 24 hours | No |
| 6 TRY | Günlük Video Pass | N/A | Unlimited 2 | 24 hours | No |
| 6.50 TRY | Haftalık Oyun Pass | N/A | Unlimited 9 | 7 days | No |
| 7 TRY | Haftalık İletişim Pass | N/A | Unlimited 1 | 7 days | No |
| 7 TRY | Haftalık 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | 7 days | No |
| 7.90 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız TikTok Paketi | N/A | Unlimited 10 | 7 days | No |
| 8 TRY | Büyük Seçim 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | 30 days | Yes |
| 9 TRY | Vodafone dMags Dergi Plus Paketi | 1 GB | Unlimited 3 | 30 days | Yes |
| 9.90 TRY | Vodafone TV Full Paket | N/A | Unlimited 11 | 30 days | Yes |
| 9.90 TRY | WhatsApplı Arama Asistanı | N/A | 1 GB 7 | Until plan expires | Yes |
| 10 TRY | Vodafone Müzik Pass | N/A | Unlimited 5 | 30 days | Yes |
| 10 TRY | 1 GB İnternet Destek Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | 30 days | Yes |
| 10.90 TRY | Dijital Koruma Ek Paketi | N/A | 1 GB 7 | 30 days | Yes |
| 10.90 TRY | 100 GB Güvenli Depo Ek Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days | Yes |
| 12 TRY | Vodafone İletişim Pass | N/A | Unlimited 1 | Until plan expires | Yes |
| 12 TRY | Haftalık 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days | No |
| 14 TRY | 2 GB İnternet Destek Paketi | 2 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | Yes |
| 14.90 TRY | 15 Günlük Sınırsız TikTok Paketi | N/A | Unlimited 10 | 15 days | No |
| 15 TRY | Haftalık Sosyal Pass | N/A | Unlimited 4 | 7 days | No |
| 15 TRY | Haftalık Video Pass | N/A | Unlimited 2 | 7 days | No |
| 15 TRY | Haftalık Gamer Video | N/A | Unlimited 6 | 7 days | No |
| 15 TRY | Doldur 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 15.90 TRY | 500 GB Guvenli Depo Ek Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days | Yes |
| 17.90 TRY | 1 TB Guvenli Depo Ek Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days | Yes |
| 19 TRY | Avantajlı 1 GB Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | 30 days | Yes |
| 19 TRY | Doldur 2 GB | 2 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 19 TRY | Doldur 3 GB | 3 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 19.03 TRY | 3 GB 1903 Destek Paketi | 3 GB | N/A | 30 days | Yes |
| 19.90 TRY | Aylık 1 GB Astroloji Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | 30 days | Yes |
| 24 TRY | Doldur 4 GB | 4 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 24 TRY | Büyük Seçim 4 GB | 4 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | Yes |
| 24 TRY | Doldur 5 GB | 5 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 24 TRY | Doldur 6 GB | 6 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 25 TRY 8 | Gamer Video Paketi | N/A | Unlimited 6 | Until plan expires | Yes |
| 25 TRY | Aylık 2 GB | 2 GB | N/A | 30 days | No |
| 25 TRY | Yaz Paketi 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | 10 days | No |
| 30 TRY | Doldur 8 GB | 8 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 30 TRY | Doldur 9 GB | 9 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 30 TRY | Doldur 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 32 TRY | Gamer Video Paketi | N/A | Unlimited 6 | Until plan expires | Yes |
| 32 TRY | Vodafone Video Pass | N/A | Unlimited 2 | 30 days | Yes |
| 32 TRY | Vodafone Sosyal Pass | N/A | Unlimited 4 | Until plan expires | Yes |
| 35 TRY | Doldur 7 GB | 7 GB | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
| 49 TRY | Allen Carr 2GB Sigara Bırakma Paketi | 2 GB | N/A | 7 days | No |
1 BiP, Facebook Messenger, Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp & Yaay
2 Watch, YouTube, YouTube Kids & YouTube Music
3 Vodafone dMags Dergi
4 Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
5 Fenomen, Karnival, NR1, Power App & Spotify
6 Discord, League of Legends: Wild Rift, PubG Mobile, Teamfight Tactics Mobile, Twitch, YouTube & Zula Mobile
7 WhatsApp
8 only for those 26 years old or younger
9 101 Okey, Okay Plus, Talva Plus & Zynga Canak Okey
10 TikTok
11 Vodafone TV
APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Turkey
- Name: Vodafone Internet
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Türk Telekom
Turkcell uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Türk Telekom:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Türk Telekom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Jump to: Turkcell | Vodafone
Coverage – Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom has extensive coverage in Turkey.
However, its 4G/LTE coverage is lacking compared to its competitors.
Below is Türk Telekom's coverage map:
SIM Card Price – Türk Telekom
You can buy a Türk Telekom SIM card for between 30 TRY and 200 TRY in Türk Telekom stores and many other stores, such as phone shops, electronic stores, and kiosks. Türk Telekom branch and reseller can set its own price. As a tourist, you will be charged more than locals. This is why I gave a price range for the SIM cards.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom top-up vouchers are sold in Türk Telekom stores and other stores, including kiosks, phone stores, and grocery stores.
You can tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Call 555 to check your Türk Telekom balance.
You can also use the Türk Telekom Online İşlemler (Türk Telekom Online Transactions) app to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS/Huawei App Gallary).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom has 18 data-featured plans:
- Faturasız Dijital Paketler/Prepaid Digital Packages (combo)
- Mobilist Paketi/Mobilist Packages (combo)
- Ahlan Portföy/Ahlan Portfolio (combo)
- Üçlü Paketler/Triple Packages (combo)
- Hesaplı 1 GB Paketi/Affordable 1 GB Package (combo)
- Keyifli Paketler/Enjoyable Packages (combo)
- Rakipsiz Paketleri/Unbeatable Packages (combo)
- 3 Ay Rahat 10 GB Paketi/3 Months Comfortable 10 GB Package (combo)
- 3 Aylık 20 GB Paketi/3-Month 20 GB Package (combo for the elderly)
- Muhabbet Konuşma Paketleri/Conversation Talk Packages (combo)
- Her Yöne SMS Paketi/All Directions SMS Package (combo)
- Selfy (combo for the youth)
- İnternet Yükleme Kartları/Internet Loading Cards (data-only)
- Avantajım Paketleri/My Advantage Packages (data-only)
- Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri/Weekly and Daily Internet Packages (data-only)
- Pakete Ek Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri/Additional Weekly and Daily Internet Packages (data-only)
- Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri/Additional Monthly Internet Packages (data-only)
- YouTube Paketleri/YouTube Packages (data-only for YouTube)
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Faturasız Dijital Paketler (Prepaid Digital Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Faturasız Dijital Paketler (Prepaid Digital Packages) are app-exclusive combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
You can activate Faturasız Dijital Paketler on the Türk Telekom Online İşlemler app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 TRY | Dijital 4 GB | 4 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days | IPTAL DIJITAL 4GB |
| 44 TRY | Dijital 8 GB | 8 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days | IPTAL DIJITAL 8GB |
| 52 TRY | Dijital 12 GB | 12 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days | IPTAL DIJITAL 12GB |
| 65 TRY | Dijital 20 GB | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days | IPTAL DIJITAL 20GB |
| 82 TRY | Dijital 30 GB | 30 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days | IPTAL DIJITAL 30GB |
Faturasız Dijital Paketler auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Mobilist Paketi (Mobilist Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Mobilist Paketi (Mobilist Packages) are app-exclusive combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
You can activate Mobilist Paketi on the Türk Telekom Online İşlemler app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 TRY | Mobilist 5 GB Paketi | 5 GB | 250 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
| 52 TRY | Mobilist 10 GB Paketi | 10 GB | 250 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days |
| 62 TRY | Mobilist 15 GB Paketi | 15 GB | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
Ahlan Portföy (Ahlan Portfolio) – Türk Telekom
The Ahlan Portföy (Ahlan Portfolio) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
You can activate Ahlan Portföy by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | On-Net Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 TRY | Ahlan 9 Paketi | N/A | 300 minutes | Unlimited | 3000 SMS | 30 days | 9 | IPTAL 9 |
| 25 TRY | Ahlan 19 Paketi | 4 GB | 500 minutes | Unlimited | 1000 SMS | 30 days | 19 | IPTAL 19 |
| 34 TRY | Ahlan 8 GB Paketi | 8 GB | 750 minutes | Unlimited | 1000 SMS | 30 days | AHLAN 8 | IPTAL AHLAN 8 |
| 42 TRY | Ahlan 15 GB Paketi | 15 GB | 750 minutes | Unlimited | 250 SMS | 30 days | 15 | IPTAL 15 |
1 only to other Ahlan tariff customers AND if you recharge at least 30 TRY/month
Ahlan Portföy auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Üçlü Paketler (Triple Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Üçlü Paketler (Triple Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
Üçlü Paketler can be activated by sending the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 TRY | Alomatik 2 GB Paketi | 2 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days | AVANTAJ 2GB ŞİFRE | IPTAL AVANTAJ 2GB |
| 30 TRY | Alomatik 6 GB Paketi | 6 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days | AVANTAJ 6GB ŞİFRE | IPTAL AVANTAJ 6GB |
| 42 TRY | Bol ve Hızlı 5 GB Paketi | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days | BOLHIZLI5GB | IPTAL BOLHIZLI5GB |
| 46 TRY | Bol ve Hızlı 7 GB Paketi | 7 GB | 750 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days | BOLHIZLI7GB | IPTAL BOLHIZLI7GB |
Üçlü Paketler auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Hesaplı 1 GB Paketi (Affordable 1 GB Package) – Türk Telekom
The Hesaplı 1 GB Paketi (Affordable 1 GB Package) is a combo plan with data, minutes, and SMS.
You can activate Hesaplı 1 GB Paketi by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 TRY | Hesaplı 1 GB Paketi | 1 GB | 300 minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days | HESAPLI1GB | IPTAL HESAPLI1GB |
Hesaplı 1 GB Paketi auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Keyifli Paketler (Enjoyable Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Keyifli Paketler (Enjoyable Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
Keyifli Paketler can be activated by sending the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 TRY | 3 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | KEYIFLI 3GB | IPTAL KEYIFLI 3GB |
| 39 TRY | 6 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | KEYIFLI 6GB | IPTAL KEYIFLI 6GB |
| 47 TRY | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | KEYIFLI 10GB | IPTAL KEYIFLI 10GB |
| 57 TRY | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | KEYIFLI 15GB | IPTAL KEYIFLI 15GB |
| 77 TRY | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days | KEYIFLI 25GB | IPTAL KEYIFLI 25GB |
Keyifli Paketler auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Rakipsiz Paketleri (Unbeatable Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Rakipsiz Paketleri (Unbeatable Packages) are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
You can activate Rakipsiz Paketleri by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 TRY | Rakipsiz 6 GB Paketi | 6 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | RAKİPSİZ YENİ 6GB | IPTAL RAKIPSIZ 6GB |
| 42 TRY | Rakipsiz 12 GB Paketi | 12 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | RAKİPSİZ YENİ 12GB | IPTAL RAKIPSIZ 12GB |
| 55 TRY | Rakipsiz 20 GB Paketi | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | RAKİPSİZ YENİ 20GB | IPTAL RAKIPSIZ 20GB |
Rakipsiz Paketleri auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
3 Ay Rahat 10 GB Paketi (3 Months Comfortable 10 GB Package) – Türk Telekom
The 3 Ay Rahat 10 GB Paketi (3 Months Comfortable 10 GB Package) is a combo plan with data, minutes, and SMS.
3 Ay Rahat 10 GB Paketi can be activated by sending the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 TRY | 3 Ay Rahat 10 GB | 10 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 90 days | RAHAT10GB | IPTAL RAHAT10GB |
3 Ay Rahat 10 GB Paketi auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
3 Aylık 20 GB Paketi (3-Month 20 GB Package) – Türk Telekom
The 3 Aylık 20 GB Paketi (3-Month 20 GB Package) is a combo plan with data, minutes, and SMS.
You can activate 3 Aylık 20 GB Paketi (3-Month 20 GB Package)by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 TRY 1 | 3 Aylık 20 GB Paketi | 30 GB | 3000 minutes | 260 SMS | 90 days | 3AYLIK20GB | IPTAL 3 AYLIK 20GB |
1 90 TRY when you renew it
3 Ay Rahat 20 GB Paketi auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Muhabbet Konuşma Paketleri (Conversation Talk Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Muhabbet Konuşma Paketleri (Conversation Talk Packages) are combo plans with data and minutes.
You can activate Muhabbet Konuşma Paketleri by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 TRY | Haftalık 250 Dakika Paketi | N/A | 250 minutes | 7 days | Muhabbet 250 | IPTAL Muhabbet 250 |
| 9 TRY | Haftalık 500 Dakika Paketi | N/A | 500 minutes | 7 days | Muhabbet 500 | IPTAL Muhabbet 500 |
| 14 TRY | Haftalık 1000 Dakika Paketi | N/A | 1000 minutes | 7 days | Muhabbet 1000 | IPTAL Muhabbet 1000 |
| 39 TRY | Aylık Muhabbet 2000 Dakika | 1 GB | 2000 minutes | 30 days | Muhabbet 2000 | IPTAL Muhabbet 2000 |
| 49 TRY | Aylık Muhabbet 3000 Dakika | 1 GB | 3000 minutes | 30 days | Muhabbet 3000 | IPTAL Muhabbet 3000 |
Rakipsiz Paketleri auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Her Yöne SMS Paketi (All Directions SMS Package) – Türk Telekom
The Her Yöne SMS Paketi (All Directions SMS Package) are combo plans with data and SMS.
Her Yöne SMS Paketi can be activated by sending the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 TRY | Her Yöne SMS Paketi | 500 MB | 5000 SMS | 30 days | 5000 500 | IPTAL 5000 500 |
Her Yöne SMS Paketi auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Selfy (Youth Plans) – Türk Telekom
The Selfy (Youth Plans) are combo bundles with data, minutes, and SMS exclusive for those between 7 years old and 25 years old.
If you have a Turkish ID (TR identity number), text your TR identity number to 4545 to enroll yourself in the Selfy tariff plan. If you are a traveler that meets the age requirement, visit an official Türk Telekom store with a valid ID.
You can activate Selfy by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 TRY | Selfy'nin Özgür 4 GB Paketi | 4 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | SELFY OZGUR 4 | IPTAL SELFY OZGUR 4 |
| 39 TRY | Selfy'nin Özgür 8 GB Paketi | 8 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | SELFY OZGUR 8 | IPTAL SELFY OZGUR 8 |
| 47 TRY | Selfy'nin Mobilist 7 GB Paketi | 7 GB | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | App only | App only |
| 52 TRY | Selfy'nin Mobilist 12 GB Paketi | 12 GB | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | App only | App only |
| 55 TRY | Selfy'nin Özgür 16 GB Paket | 16 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | SELFY OZGUR 16 | IPTAL SELFY OZGUR 16 |
| 63 TRY | Selfy'nin Mobilist 17 GB Paketi | 17 GB | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | App only | App only |
| 65 TRY | Selfy'nin Özgür 24 GB Paketi | 24 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days | SELFY OZGUR 24 | IPTAL SELFY OZGUR 24 |
| 69 TRY | Selfy'nin Mobilist 22 GB Paketi | 22 GB | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days | App only | App only |
| 79 TRY | Selfy'nin Mobilist 27 GB Paketi | 27 GB | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days | App only | App only |
Selfy auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 4545.
İnternet Yükleme Kartları (Internet Loading Cards) – Türk Telekom
The İnternet Yükleme Kartları (Internet Loading Cards) are data-only cards.
İnternet Yükleme Kartları can be activated by dialing *9393*VoucherCode#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 TRY | 100 MB İnternet Paketi | 100 MB | 1 day |
| 5 TRY | 1 GB İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 1 day |
| 7 TRY | 1 GB İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 7 days |
| 10 TRY | 2 GB İnternet Paketi | 2 GB | 7 days |
Avantajım Paketleri (My Advantage Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Avantajım Paketleri (My Advantage Packages) are plans that can be activated once a top-up treshhold has been met.
You can activate Avantajım Paketleri by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Top-Up Range | Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 TRY – 60 TRY | 7 TRY | Avantajım 3 GB | 3 GB | 7 days | AVANTAJIM 3GB | AVANTAJIM 3GB |
| 50 TRY – 60 TRY | 10 TRY | Avantajım 5 GB | 5 GB | 7 days | AVANTAJIM 5GB | AVANTAJIM 5GB |
| 50 TRY – 60 TRY | 20 TRY | Avantajım 15GB | 15 GB | 7 days | AVANTAJIM 15GB | AVANTAJIM 15GB |
| 75 TRY => | 7 TRY | Avantajım 5 GB | 5 GB | 7 days | AVANTAJIM2 5GB | AVANTAJIM2 5GB |
| 75 TRY => | 10 TRY | Avantajım 10 GB | 10 GB | 7 days | AVANTAJIM 10GB | AVANTAJIM 10GB |
| 75 TRY => | 20 TRY | Avantajım 20 GB | 20 GB | 7 days | AVANTAJIM 20GB | AVANTAJIM 20GB |
Avantajım Paketleri auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri (Weekly and Daily Internet Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri (Weekly and Daily Internet Packages) are data-only plans.
Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri can be activated by sending the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.90 TRY | 100 MB İnternet Paketi | 100 MB | 1 day | GUN | KALAN GUN |
| 5 TRY | 100 MB İnternet Paketi | 100 MB | 7 days | HAFTA | KALAN HAFTA |
| 6 TRY | 1 GB İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 1 day | GUN1 | KALAN GUN1 |
| 13 TRY | 1 GB İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 7 days | HAFTA1 | KALAN HAFTA1 |
| 35 TRY | 10 GB İnternet Paketi | 10 GB | 7 days | HAFTA10GB | KALAN HAFTA10GB |
Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Pakete Ek Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri (Additional Weekly and Daily Internet Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Pakete Ek Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri are data-only plans.
You can activate Pakete Ek Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 TRY | 1 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 3 days | 3GUN 1GB | KALAN 3GUN 1GB |
| 9 TRY | 1 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 7 days | HAFTA 1GB | KALAN HAFTA 1GB |
| 9 TRY | 2 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 2 GB | 3 days | 3GUN 2GB | KALAN 3GUN 2GB |
| 10 TRY | 1 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 14 days | 2HAFTA 1GB | KALAN 2HAFTA 1GB |
| 12 TRY | 3 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 3 GB | 3 days | 3GUN 3GB | KALAN 3GUN 3GB |
| 15 TRY | 2 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 2 GB | 7 days | HAFTA 2GB | KALAN HAFTA 2GB |
| 15 TRY | 3 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 3 GB | 7 days | HAFTA 3GB | KALAN HAFTA 3GB |
| 16 TRY | 2 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 2 GB | 14 days | 2HAFTA 2GB | KALAN 2HAFTA 2GB |
| 19 TRY | 4 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 4 GB | 14 days | 2HAFTA 4GB | KALAN 2HAFTA 4GB |
Pakete Ek Haftalık ve Günlük İnternet Paketleri. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri (Additional Monthly Internet Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri (Additional Monthly Internet Packages) are data-only plans.
You can activate Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 TRY | Selfy 1 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 30 days | EKINTERNET 1 | IPTAL EKINTERNET 1 |
| 12 TRY | 1 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 1 GB | 30 days | AYLIK EK 1GB | IPTAL AYLIK EK 1GB |
| 19 TRY | 2 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 2 GB | 30 days | EK2GB | IPTAL EK2GB |
| 25 TRY | 4 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 4 GB | 30 days | EK4GB | IPTAL EK4GB |
| 35 TRY | 8 GB Ek İnternet Paketi | 8 GB | 30 days | AYLIK EK8GB | IPTAL AYLIK EK 8GB |
1 text the deactivation code to 4545 instead
Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
YouTube Paketleri (YouTube Packages) – Türk Telekom
The YouTube Paketleri (YouTube Packages) are data-only plans specifically for YouTube browsing and streaming.
You can activate YouTube Paketleri by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 TRY | 5 GB YouTube | 5 GB | 30 days | YOUTUBE 5GB | IPTAL YOUTUBE 5GB |
| 19 TRY | 15 GB YouTube | 15 GB | 7 days | HAFTA YOUTUBE | IPTAL HAFTA YOUTUBE |
Multiple YouTube Paketleri can be activated simultaneously.
YouTube Paketleri auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
APN/Internet Settings – Türk Telekom
- Name: Türk Telekom
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Turkey
I would highly encourage anyone visiting Turkey to get themselves a Turkish SIM card – you will be saving a lot of money when you do so.
However, for some, getting a Turkish SIM card is not an option. For example, your device may be SIM-locked, meaning that you cannot use any other SIM card other than the SIM card provided by your operator.
There are other ways to stay online while in Turkey, but they may not be cheap.
However, these methods may be more expensive than getting a SIM card from the three local operators.
International Roaming
International roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected when traveling in other countries because you do not have to buy a new SIM card, have to deal with SIM card registration regulations, nor have multiple phone numbers to deal with.
However, international roaming has proven to be expensive in many cases, especially compared to buying local SIM cards. That is why many travelers are not fond of international roaming.
International roaming has its pros and cons. However, it is important to know how it works. This in-depth guide explains it all.
Find out whether your mobile operator has attractive roaming rates for Turkey here.
Using an International SIM Card or Travel SIM Card
International SIM cards are SIM cards made for the traveler in mind. Using them is often cheaper than international roaming. However, they are almost always more expensive than using a local SIM card.
There are many other advantages and disadvantages of getting international SIM cards, which you can learn about here.
Using a Mobile Hotspot (Pocket WIFI)
Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local operators of the country you are visiting. Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.
You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.
Using Free WIFI Networks
Using free WIFI connections is the cheapest way to stay connected because they are free. The major downside of trying to use WIFI hotspots is that you will have to locate them, and they are not available on every corner in Turkey.
Make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN so that hackers cannot steal your personal data.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Turkey
Getting a SIM card from Turkcell would do you well when considering a Turkish SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other Middle Eastern Countries
Visiting other countries in the Middle East? Check out my Middle Eastern SIM card buying guide, covering other Middle Eastern countries, such as:
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
Next Steps to Enhance Your Travel Experiences
Looking for the next steps to enhance your phone travel experiences? Here is what to do:
Check Out My Resource Page
Looking for the best companies and gadgets to enhance your travel experience? Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel! Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises, and accommodation. Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!
Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling
Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling? In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services, and products I have for this site and my YouTube channel. If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!
Learn About Your Phone Travel Options
You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally. Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.
Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks
I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!
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