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Turkcell and Google Announce $3 Billion Investment in Türkiye, Signalling New Wave of Tech Deals

Türkiye is set to receive a major boost to its digital infrastructure as Google and leading Turkish telecom operator Turkcell unveil a joint investment worth $3 billion, a move officials say will accelerate the country's technological transformation and attract further international capital.

Speaking at Google Cloud Day in Istanbul, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz confirmed that Google Cloud will invest $2 billion, while Turkcell will contribute $1 billion as part of a long-term strategic partnership.

"This investment reflects the trust international investors place in our country's strength, resilience, and capacity for innovation."

A New Google Cloud Region in Türkiye

The partnership between Google and Turkcell will support the creation of a new Google Cloud region in Türkiye — a large-scale data hub designed to serve businesses across sectors such as e-commerce, finance, industry, and the public sector.

The new cloud region is expected to become operational between 2028 and 2029 and will significantly expand Turkcell's existing data centre network.

Strategic Impact on Regional Tech Leadership

Yılmaz noted that the hyperscale cloud region will strengthen Türkiye's position as a rising digital hub between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — particularly in areas such as data services, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.

At the event, Türkiye's Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır highlighted the long-term vision behind the project.

He announced that Türkiye aims to grow its data centre capacity from 250 megawatts to 1 gigawatt by 2030, supported by government incentives for high-capacity facilities.

Kacır added that the collaboration with Google Cloud will give Turkish businesses and institutions access to world-class cloud and AI technologies, boosting competitiveness and innovation.

Towards $10 Billion in Digital Investments

The minister also revealed that Türkiye plans to mobilize $10 billion in data centre and AI investments by 2030, powered by the momentum of partnerships like this one.