This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to technology
laws and regulations that may occur in Turkey.
It will cover communications networks and their operators,
databases and software, data protection, AI, cybersecurity as well
as the author's view on planned future reforms of the merger
control regime.
This Q&A is part of the global guide to Technology. For a
full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit http://www.inhouselawyer.co.uk/index.php/practice-areas/technology
1. Are communications networks or services regulated? If
so what activities are covered and what licences or authorisations
are required?
The provision of telecommunication services is regulated in
Turkey and is subject to authorization. The activities covered are
provision of electronic communication services and the
establishment and operation of electronic communication networks
and infrastructure.