Africazine:
Turkcell showcases impressive growth despite a dip in net income.
The Turkish telecommunications giant reported a 10.7 percent increase in consolidated revenues, reaching 241 billion Turkish Liras. While net income fell to 17.6 billion liras in 2025, the company saw significant gains in its customer base and EBITDA margin.
Turkcell’s Revenue Growth and Subscriber Expansion
Turkcell’s consolidated revenues climbed to 241 billion Turkish Liras, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 10.7 percent. The company’s EBITDA margin also improved, expanding by 1.2 percentage points to reach 43.1 percent. This growth is complemented by a notable increase in profit from continuing operations, which rose by 22.6 percent to 17.8 billion liras.
Despite the positive revenue and profit figures, net income experienced a decline, falling to 17.6 billion liras in 2025 from 30.79 billion lira the previous year. However, Turkcell’s mobile segment thrived, adding 809,000 net subscribers, bringing the total to 39.1 million. The company achieved a record 2.4 million net postpaid subscriber additions, marking the highest growth in its 26-year history.
Turkcell’s Strategic Investments and Future Outlook
CEO Ali Taha Koç emphasized the company’s commitment to long-term value creation, stating that Turkcell will maintain an ambitious investment pace in 2026. The focus will be on enhancing leadership in core business areas while intensifying investments in data centers, cloud services, 5G, fiber infrastructure, and renewable energy.
Turkcell anticipates revenue growth of 5–7 percent in 2026, with its data center and cloud business projected to expand by 18–20 percent. The company also secured a significant advantage in the 5G spectrum auction held in October 2025, obtaining 160 MHz, the widest frequency allocation among competitors.
Upcoming Launch of 5G Services
- 5G service launch scheduled for April 1, 2026.
Turkcell demonstrates strong growth and strategic foresight in the telecommunications sector.
