Turkcell sets sights on 5G-A, 6G and AI with Ericsson and Mavenir deals

Turkcell used Mobile World Congress 2026 to line up new technology partners for its next wave of mobile network upgrades. The operator signed separate agreements with Ericsson and Mavenir to reinforce its planned 5G network, bring artificial intelligence into its mobile core, and begin early work on 6G.

The deals position Turkcell to move beyond basic 5G, exploring 5G-Advanced features while testing AI-driven network functions and longer-term 6G capabilities. Ericsson and Mavenir will provide the infrastructure and software needed for these developments, as Turkcell prepares its network for higher performance and new services.