License Requirements In Turkish Telecommunications Market

In Turkey telecommunication services had been conducted by the Government. However in 2005 the provision of these services was privatized which brought chance for the other actors to enter into the telecommunications market for the provision of services forming part of the telecommunication market. However, Turkish Telecommunications Incorporation which was found after the privatization of the market, is still the sole actor of the market in relation to the land line services. The Article 47 of the Constitution provides that the State sets which public services are to be provided by private sector by enacting relevant Codes. In this respect the main legislation regarding telecommunication services to be provided in Turkey is The Telegraph and Telephone Law no. 406 (hereinafter it refers to "The Law No:406) per the provision of Article 47 of the Constitution. According to Law no. 406 the operation of telecommunication services and foundation of the telecommunication