ISTANBUL, August 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turkcell, the leading
provider of mobile communications services in Turkey, today announced it
will bring iPhone 3G to its prepaid and post-paid customers in Turkey later
this year.
iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone plus 3G
networking that is twice as fast*, built-in GPS for expanded location-based
mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications
available through the new App Store.
"We're very excited to be working with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G to
Turkey," said, Lale Saral Develioglu, Turkcell's chief marketing officer.
"iPhone 3G represents the ultimate in mobile device technologies, and we
can't wait to offer this innovative product to millions of mobile customers
later this year."
Further information on pricing and tariff plans will provided at a
available later date. Customers interested in receiving more information
may register at http://www.turkcell.com.tr
*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.
http://www.turkcell.com.tr
About Turkcell
Turkcell is the leading GSM operator in Turkey with 35.4 million
postpaid and prepaid customers as of June 30, 2008 operating in a three
player market with a market share of approximately 56% as of March 31, 2008
(Source: The Telecommunications Authority). In addition to high-quality
wireless telephone services, Turkcell currently offers General Packet Radio
Service ("GPRS") countrywide and Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
("EDGE") in dense areas, which provide for both improved data and voice
services. Turkcell provides roaming with 587 operators in 200 countries as
of July 10, 2008. Serving a large subscriber base in Turkey with its
high-quality wireless telephone network, Turkcell reported US$3.3 billion
net revenues for the six months as of June 30, 2008 and US$6.3 billion net
revenues as of December 31, 2007 as per IFRS financial statements. Turkcell
has interests in international GSM operations in Azerbaijan, Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Moldova, Northern Cyprus and Ukraine. Turkcell has been listed
on the NYSE ("New York Stock Exchange") and the ISE ("Istanbul Stock
Exchange") since July 2000 and is the only NYSE listed company in Turkey.
51.00% of Turkcell's share capital is held by Turkcell Holding, 0.05% by
Cukurova Group, 13.07% by Sonera Holding, 2.32% by M.V. Group and 0.08% by
others while the remaining 33.48% is free float.
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