Turkcell, Google sign cooperation agreement on cloud technologies
Türkiye’s state-run telecommunications company Turkcell has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Google Cloud to establish the country’s first hyper-scale cloud region, with an investment of $1 billion planned by 2032.
The project will enable Google Cloud to deliver its full range of cloud computing services directly from Türkiye, supported by Turkcell’s extensive data-center infrastructure. According to Turkcell, the new cloud region is expected to become operational between 2028 and 2029, comprising at least three independent availability zones to ensure resilience and scalability.
Global cloud network meets Türkiye’s digital ambitions
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said the agreement follows more than two years of preparation, marking a major step in expanding Google’s global network.
“This region will bring all our cloud computing services to Türkiye and become part of our network of 42 global regions,” Kurian said, according to a joint statement.
He noted that the Türkiye region will offer the same advanced services available in other countries, including high-performance storage, cybersecurity solutions, and AI-powered data analytics. “We see this partnership as a long-term commitment that will help Turkish companies modernize their IT systems and accelerate digital transformation,” he added.
Kurian emphasized that Google shares Turkcell’s vision of making Türkiye a technology bridge between Asia and Europe, highlighting plans to enhance the country’s capabilities in artificial intelligence and data processing.
Turkcell targets sixfold growth in cloud revenues
Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç described the partnership as “a new chapter in Türkiye’s digital future,” combining Turkcell’s trusted local infrastructure with Google Cloud’s global expertise.
“With Google Cloud, we are not only building data centers but also giving our customers access to world-class cloud and AI technologies,” Koç said. “We aim to double our total data-center capacity by 2032 and increase our cloud revenues sixfold in dollar terms.”
Koç stressed that all infrastructure will comply fully with Türkiye’s data regulations. “Türkiye’s data will remain in Türkiye,” he affirmed, calling the initiative the result of years of strategic planning and cooperation.
As of the third quarter of 2025, Turkcell’s Data Center and Cloud segment generated $30 million in quarterly revenue, accounting for about 2% of consolidated sales — a 51% increase compared to the same period last year.
