Turkcell Ranked First Among 53 Countries Globally for 3G Data Download Speed

Istanbul (ots/PRNewswire) -

Turkcell , the leading communications and technology company, is
delighted to announce that its 3G exchanges (Radio Network
Controllers) have been ranked first in terms of data download speed
in the "International 3G Network Comparison Report" prepared by
Ericsson. Ericsson conducted a benchmark report that depends on
statistical results from 53 different countries among 639 3G
exchanges where in terms of data download speed, 11 of Turkcell's 3G
exchanges took place in the top 11 rankings, leaving behind all the
operators that participated in this benchmarking study from Europe &
Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

In evaluating the results, Turkcell Chief Network Operations
Officer Ilter Terzioglu commented that "Our investments in 3G, in
which we lead in the Turkish market, are bearing fruit. With the
A-Type license we hold, we cover 85% of Turkey's population. In terms
of 3G High Speed Data Download rates, Turkcell is the fastest among
others, not only in Turkey, but also globally. The benchmark reported
by Ericsson proved that the supreme quality of Turkcell network
provides the best 3G services in the world. We are proud to deliver
the fastest and best quality services to our customers."

Turkcell was placed among the highest rankings based on other
criteria such as the "Minimum Drop Rate", where 9 of Turkcell's
exchanges have been ranked among the top 25, and "Call Completion
Rate" where 10 of Turkcell's exchanges have been ranked among the top
22.

About Turkcell

Turkcell is the leading communications and technology company in
Turkey with 34.1 million subscribers and a market share of
approximately 54% as of June 30, 2011 (Source: Operator's
announcements and excluding the impact of the change in prepaid churn
periods in Q2 2011). Turkcell is a leading regional player, with
market leadership in five of the nine countries in which it operates
with it's approximately 61.7 million subscribers as of June 30, 2011.
The company covers approximately 85% of the Turkish population
through its 3G and 99.07% through its 2G technology supported
network. It has become one of the first among the global operators to
have implemented HSDPA+ and achieved a 42.2 Mbps speed using the HSPA
multi carrier solution. Turkcell reported a TRY2.3 billion (US$1.5
billion) net revenue with total assets of TRY15.5 billion (US$9.5
billion) as of June 30, 2011. It has been listed on the NYSE and the
ISE since July 2000, and is the only NYSE-listed company in Turkey.
Read more at http://www.turkcell.com.tr

For further information please contact
Nihat Narin, Investor and International Media Relations
Tel: +90-212-313-1244
Email: nihat.narin@turkcell.com.tr
investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
http://www.turkcell.com.tr

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