Which Internet to choose in Turkey?

The Internet appeared relatively recently — in 1982. During this seemingly short period of time, we have become so accustomed to the World Wide Web that it is now almost impossible to imagine our life without it. You can do absolutely everything on the Internet: make purchases, watch movies, download information, useful applications, work and, of course, communicate with family and friends.

Therefore, it is quite natural that one of the first questions that interests foreign citizens planning a vacation or moving to a new country for permanent residence concerns the quality of the Internet, tariffs and options for connecting it.

In our article we will talk about the Internet in Turkey, since this resort country in a short time has become a place of attraction not only for vacationers, but also for foreign property buyers.

Content of the article:

In the Republic of Turkey there are several ways to use the Internet:

  • go to an internet cafe;
  • connect to free Wi-Fi in public places (for example, in a cafe, hotel room, etc.);
  • buy a SIM card from one of the Turkish mobile operators;
  • order a landline Internet connection service.

The first two options are suitable exclusively for tourists who come to Turkish resorts for a week or two. If you plan to actively use the World Wide Web, want to buy an apartment in Turkey, come for a long stay or for work, it is better and more profitable to use mobile or landline Internet. Let's look at these methods in more detail.

Mobile Internet in Turkey

Mobile Internet in Turkey is not cheap for foreigners. Especially if you purchase a starter package in a tourist area. The thing is that operators do not fix the cost of SIM cards for prepaid communication packages for non-residents. Therefore, the price tag is entirely determined by where you will make the purchase.

Average price of a SIM card — 300 TL (approx. 15 €). Foreign citizens have the opportunity to buy a SIM card immediately after arrival in airport stores or at official points of sale of cellular communications, in shopping centers, hotels, gas stations and even on the beaches. The best prices are in branded stores, and the highest prices are in airports and in areas favored by tourists.

To buy a SIM card, you need to have a passport with you.

Important information: connection and use Turkish cellular communications and the Internet on a smartphone brought from abroad is possible only for 120 days. At the end of this period, the connection will be blocked. To unlock, foreigners need to pay a tax of 2,732 TL (about 140 €).

The largest mobile Internet providers in Turkey — these are Turkcell, Vodafone and Turk Telekom (formerly Avea).

Which Internet to choose in Turkey?

Turkcell

The mobile operator provides maximum coverage. Throughout the Republic of Turkey there is a 2G and 3G network (except for a few small areas), 4G — in megalopolises and large cities.

As a rule, foreign citizens first purchase the so-called Tourist Welcome Pack. The cost of connection today — 350 TL (18 €). The tariff plan includes 20 GB of Internet and 200 minutes for calls within the country. To purchase additional Internet traffic you will need to pay 1.8 TL for every 100 KB.

As soon as the Internet is used or after a month, you can switch to any suitable prepaid communication package.

Prices for mobile Internet in Turkey from Turkcell:

  • 4 GB — 74 TL (3.8 €);
  • 6 GB — 80 TL (4 €);
  • 8 GB — 85 TL (4.3 €);
  • 22 GB — 155 TL (8 €).

The company offers many different prepaid tariff packages.

Vodafone

Vodafone — another leading Internet provider in Turkey, whose 2G network operates throughout the state, except in the eastern highlands and desert. The 3G network is available in all cities and towns, 4G — in large settlements and resort regions.

When purchasing a SIM card from Vodafone, it is important to immediately select a package with the required amount of Internet traffic. Otherwise, you will be charged for using the network at standard rates.

Internet from a Turkish mobile operator costs 0.02 TL/10 KB.

Tourist Kolay Paketi — this is a starter package for foreigners at a price of 300–350 TL (16–18 €). Under the terms of the tariff, users have access to 20 GB, 750 minutes for calls within the country and 1,000 SMS. Only a one-time tariff connection for 28 days is possible. After using the traffic or upon expiration of the validity period, you need to select another package.

Mobile Internet tariffs from Vodafone:

  • 5 GB — 74 TL (3.8 €);
  • 10 GB — 84 TL (4.3 €);
  • 15 GB — 94 TL (4.8 €).
Examples of real estate in Turkey
Citizenship
A boutique hotel built in 2026 with 28 single-occupancy rooms of 20 m² each in the Gazipasa area, 1,200 m from the sea.-id-11093-photo-1

4 250 000 €

This boutique hotel in the Gazipaşa district of Alanya was built in 2026 and accommodates 56 guests. Its 28 single-bedroom rooms, each 20 square meters in size, are located on the first, second, and third floors. All rooms are furnished and feature a balcony and a bathroom. The hotel is 1,200 meters from the sea, 150 meters from the city center, and five minutes from the airport.

room

1+0

area

20 m²

id

11093

110 000 €

This unfurnished 80 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022 in the center of Alanya, in the Saray neighborhood, next to Cleopatra Beach. The apartment has two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 550 m, and to the city center is 300 m.

room

2+1

area

80 m²

id

11092

88 000 €

This 55 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located in the central part of Alanya, in the Saray neighborhood, next to Cleopatra Beach. It is on the second floor of a building built in 2022 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 550 m, and to the city center is 300 m.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

11091

107 500 €

This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the upper Oba district is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.

room

1+1

area

60 m²

id

11090

117 500 €

This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the fifth floor of a building built in 2009. It offers sea views and residence permit options. The apartment is delivered furnished and includes a living room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and two balconies. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

11089

Citizenship
Duplex apartment 3+1, 160 m² in the Mahmutlar area, 450 m from the sea - opportunity to obtain citizenship-id-11088-photo-6

302 500 €

This 3+1 duplex apartment, measuring 160 sq m, is located on the ninth and tenth floors of a building built in 2023 in the Mahmutlar district. The layout includes a living room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 450 m, and to the city center is 100 m.

room

3+1, Duplex

area

160 m²

id

11088

This 1+1 apartment, 52 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the second floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered unfurnished. It features one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and to the city center is 650 m.

room

1+1

area

52 m²

id

11087

117 500 €

This furnished 1+1 apartment, measuring 48 m², is located on the fifth floor of a building built in 2014 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 150 m. The property is eligible for a residence permit.

room

1+1

area

48 m²

id

11086

146 000 €

This 1+1 apartment, 58 sq m, in Nizhnyaya Oba, Obagel, is located on the third floor of a building built in 2016 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one glassed-in balcony. The distance to the sea is 150 m, and to the city center is 100 m.

room

1+1

area

58 m²

id

11085

This 70 sq m 1+1 apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the third floor of a building built in 2015 and is delivered furnished. The apartment has one bathroom and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 600 m, and to the city center is 300 m.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

11084

95 000 €

This 1+1 apartment, measuring 52 m², is located on the second floor of a building built in 2010 in the Güllerpınarı district, in central Alanya. The apartment is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 200 m, and to the city center is 100 m.

room

1+1

area

52 m²

id

11083

108 000 €

This 2+1 garden duplex apartment, measuring 100 m², in the Avsallar neighborhood occupies the first and second floors of a building built in 2024 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and to the city center is 850 m.

room

2+1, Duplex

area

100 m²

id

11082

220 000 €

This furnished 2+1 duplex apartment, measuring 110 m², is located on the ninth floor of a ten-story building in the Mahmutlar district. The building was built in 2021. The two-level apartment features two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 550 m, and to the city center is 350 m.

room

2+1, Duplex

area

110 m²

id

11081

82 500 €

This 40 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is being delivered furnished. It is located on the ground floor of a building built in 2015, 450 meters from the sea and 100 meters from the city center. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony.

room

1+1

area

40 m²

id

11080

220 000 €

This 2+1 duplex apartment in Verkhnyaya Oba is 112 m² and is located on the fourth floor of a five-story building built in 2023. The apartment is delivered with new luxury furniture. The two-level layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.

room

2+1, Duplex

area

112 m²

id

11079

Citizenship
Three-level villa 6+2, 300 m² in the Oba area - plot 800 m², house 1+0, 200 m to the sea, residence permit and citizenship-id-11078-photo-16

890 000 €

This three-story, 6+2-bedroom villa, 300 m² in the Oba district of Alanya, is being delivered furnished. The house has five bathrooms and six balconies, and on the 800 m² plot, there is an additional one-bedroom cottage for guests or a helper. Built in 2024, the villa occupies the first, second, and third floors. It is 200 m from the sea and 100 m from the city center. The property is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.

room

1+0, 6+2

area

300 m²

id

11078

181 000 €

This 3+1 duplex apartment, measuring 135 sq m, is located on the fourth and fifth floors of a building built in 2010 in Nizhnyaya Oba, Alanya. The apartment is delivered furnished. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, two balconies, and a terrace. The sea is 200 m away, and the city center is 100 m away.

room

3+1, Duplex

area

135 m²

id

11077

This 1+1 apartment, 55 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the eighth floor of a building built in 2023 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and to the city center is 500 m.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

11076

800 000 €

This furnished 4+1 duplex apartment, measuring 196 m², is located on the ninth floor of a ten-story building built in 2010 in the central Alanya district of Cumhuriyet. The two-level layout includes four bedrooms, a living room, three bathrooms, a balcony, and a terrace. The distance to the sea is 150 m, and to the city center is 50 m.

room

4+1, Duplex

area

196 m²

id

11075

This 70 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2018. It is 500 m from the sea and 250 m from the city center. The apartment is delivered furnished and features a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

11074

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Turk Telekom

Turk Telekom is considered the third largest subscriber in Turkey. It is distinguished by a high level of quality cellular communications and an acceptable cost of the Internet.

A foreigner can purchase a SIM card and choose a convenient tariff plan for it. The price of the starter package is about 250 TL (13 €).

Mobile Internet tariffs valid for 1 week:

  • 5 GB — 45 TL (2.3 €);
  • 10 GB — 55 TL (2.8 €);
  • 15 GB — 70 TL (3.5 €).

If the package validity period is 1 month, the rates are as follows:

  • 1 GB — 29 TL (1.5 €);
  • 3 GB — 45 TL (2.3 €).

It should be noted that the concept of unlimited mobile Internet in Turkey, as such, does not exist.

Which Internet to choose in Turkey?

Home Internet in Turkey

Fixed or wired Internet in Turkey — This is one of the first points that foreigners deal with after moving.

Despite the assurances of local Internet providers, the quality and speed of the Internet in Turkey is worse than we are used to receiving in our homeland. At the same time, you will have to pay much more for the services provided.

Several companies operate in the state. In particular, TTNET (a subsidiary of Türk Telekom) and SUPERONLINE (from the mobile operator Turkcell). In addition, Vodafone also provides Internet services, usually using the channels of the first two providers.

Despite high competition, tariffs and quality of services are practically no different.

The three less popular companies in the Turkish Internet communications market are TurkNet, Millenicom and Kablonet.

How much does home internet cost in Turkey? The amount depends on the selected service package. The price range varies from 95 TL to 240 TL. Sometimes companies run promotional programs and provide discounts to new customers.

When connecting to home Internet, it is important to consider the following conditions:

  • A foreign citizen must have a valid residence permit.
  • Before choosing a provider, make sure your apartment complex is connected to a fiber optic line. If fiber optic is installed, it is better to use it to get the best quality and speed of the Internet connection (up to 25 MB/sec). If not, then it remains possible to connect via ADSL or VDSL modem technologies. In this case, the Internet speed will not exceed 8 MB/sec.
  • All Turkish Internet companies enter into service agreements for a period of 1–2 years. If the client decides to terminate the contract early, he will be fined. Before signing the contract, carefully study all the terms of cooperation.
  • Untimely payment of the monthly package may result in the accrual of penalties.
  • Unlimited traffic to the Turkish Internet — the concept is conditional. Once 50 GB is used, the speed will gradually decrease until the account is recharged.
  • When moving to a new place of residence, you need to inform your provider about this. If your new home is covered by the company's network, you will be able to reconnect.

Which version of the Internet — mobile or landline — is right for you, depends on the length of stay in the Republic of Turkey, goals and objectives.

If you are planning to buy an apartment in a resort country, start by studying recommendations for choosing a real estate agency in Turkey. Point Property specialists will provide you with professional, comprehensive assistance in choosing and safely purchasing liquid Turkish property, and will also advise the best Internet service provider companies on the Mediterranean coast.

Examples of real estate in Turkey
Citizenship
A boutique hotel built in 2026 with 28 single-occupancy rooms of 20 m² each in the Gazipasa area, 1,200 m from the sea.-id-11093-photo-1

4 250 000 €

This boutique hotel in the Gazipaşa district of Alanya was built in 2026 and accommodates 56 guests. Its 28 single-bedroom rooms, each 20 square meters in size, are located on the first, second, and third floors. All rooms are furnished and feature a balcony and a bathroom. The hotel is 1,200 meters from the sea, 150 meters from the city center, and five minutes from the airport.

room

1+0

area

20 m²

id

11093

110 000 €

This unfurnished 80 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022 in the center of Alanya, in the Saray neighborhood, next to Cleopatra Beach. The apartment has two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 550 m, and to the city center is 300 m.

room

2+1

area

80 m²

id

11092

88 000 €

This 55 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located in the central part of Alanya, in the Saray neighborhood, next to Cleopatra Beach. It is on the second floor of a building built in 2022 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 550 m, and to the city center is 300 m.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

11091

107 500 €

This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the upper Oba district is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.

room

1+1

area

60 m²

id

11090

117 500 €

This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the fifth floor of a building built in 2009. It offers sea views and residence permit options. The apartment is delivered furnished and includes a living room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and two balconies. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.

room

2+1

area

110 m²

id

11089

Citizenship
Duplex apartment 3+1, 160 m² in the Mahmutlar area, 450 m from the sea - opportunity to obtain citizenship-id-11088-photo-6

302 500 €

This 3+1 duplex apartment, measuring 160 sq m, is located on the ninth and tenth floors of a building built in 2023 in the Mahmutlar district. The layout includes a living room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 450 m, and to the city center is 100 m.

room

3+1, Duplex

area

160 m²

id

11088

This 1+1 apartment, 52 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the second floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered unfurnished. It features one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and to the city center is 650 m.

room

1+1

area

52 m²

id

11087

117 500 €

This furnished 1+1 apartment, measuring 48 m², is located on the fifth floor of a building built in 2014 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 150 m. The property is eligible for a residence permit.

room

1+1

area

48 m²

id

11086

146 000 €

This 1+1 apartment, 58 sq m, in Nizhnyaya Oba, Obagel, is located on the third floor of a building built in 2016 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one glassed-in balcony. The distance to the sea is 150 m, and to the city center is 100 m.

room

1+1

area

58 m²

id

11085

This 70 sq m 1+1 apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the third floor of a building built in 2015 and is delivered furnished. The apartment has one bathroom and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 600 m, and to the city center is 300 m.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

11084

95 000 €

This 1+1 apartment, measuring 52 m², is located on the second floor of a building built in 2010 in the Güllerpınarı district, in central Alanya. The apartment is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 200 m, and to the city center is 100 m.

room

1+1

area

52 m²

id

11083

108 000 €

This 2+1 garden duplex apartment, measuring 100 m², in the Avsallar neighborhood occupies the first and second floors of a building built in 2024 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and to the city center is 850 m.

room

2+1, Duplex

area

100 m²

id

11082

220 000 €

This furnished 2+1 duplex apartment, measuring 110 m², is located on the ninth floor of a ten-story building in the Mahmutlar district. The building was built in 2021. The two-level apartment features two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 550 m, and to the city center is 350 m.

room

2+1, Duplex

area

110 m²

id

11081

82 500 €

This 40 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is being delivered furnished. It is located on the ground floor of a building built in 2015, 450 meters from the sea and 100 meters from the city center. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony.

room

1+1

area

40 m²

id

11080

220 000 €

This 2+1 duplex apartment in Verkhnyaya Oba is 112 m² and is located on the fourth floor of a five-story building built in 2023. The apartment is delivered with new luxury furniture. The two-level layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.

room

2+1, Duplex

area

112 m²

id

11079

Citizenship
Three-level villa 6+2, 300 m² in the Oba area - plot 800 m², house 1+0, 200 m to the sea, residence permit and citizenship-id-11078-photo-16

890 000 €

This three-story, 6+2-bedroom villa, 300 m² in the Oba district of Alanya, is being delivered furnished. The house has five bathrooms and six balconies, and on the 800 m² plot, there is an additional one-bedroom cottage for guests or a helper. Built in 2024, the villa occupies the first, second, and third floors. It is 200 m from the sea and 100 m from the city center. The property is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.

room

1+0, 6+2

area

300 m²

id

11078

181 000 €

This 3+1 duplex apartment, measuring 135 sq m, is located on the fourth and fifth floors of a building built in 2010 in Nizhnyaya Oba, Alanya. The apartment is delivered furnished. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, two balconies, and a terrace. The sea is 200 m away, and the city center is 100 m away.

room

3+1, Duplex

area

135 m²

id

11077

This 1+1 apartment, 55 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the eighth floor of a building built in 2023 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and to the city center is 500 m.

room

1+1

area

55 m²

id

11076

800 000 €

This furnished 4+1 duplex apartment, measuring 196 m², is located on the ninth floor of a ten-story building built in 2010 in the central Alanya district of Cumhuriyet. The two-level layout includes four bedrooms, a living room, three bathrooms, a balcony, and a terrace. The distance to the sea is 150 m, and to the city center is 50 m.

room

4+1, Duplex

area

196 m²

id

11075

This 70 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2018. It is 500 m from the sea and 250 m from the city center. The apartment is delivered furnished and features a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony.

room

1+1

area

70 m²

id

11074

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These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.

Point Property — is a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking the legal purity of documentation, support in re-registration of ownership. In addition, we provide our customers with a wide range of after-sales services.

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