PRESS RELEASE: ZTE Corporation partnered with Türkiye’s leading telecommunications operator, Turkcell, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on R&D of next-generation 5G-A and 6G technologies during MWC Barcelona 2025.
This strategic partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation and bring cutting-edge connectivity solutions to businesses and consumers in Türkiye.
Under the agreement, ZTE and Turkcell will jointly explore key innovations, including:
– 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Enhancing broadband connectivity with advanced networking solutions and market development strategies.
– 5G Private Networks: Deploying high-performance, secure, and scalable private networks for enterprises.
– Dynamic Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS): Researching mmWave coverage extension for enhanced network performance.
– Green Network Solutions: Driving energy-efficient and sustainable network innovations.
– Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN): Exploring satellite-based communication solutions.
– Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC): Developing applications that merge connectivity with sensing capabilities.
– Next-Generation IP Networking: Innovating with SRv6, EVPN, 800GE, and future-proof router technologies.
Through this partnership, ZTE will provide advanced 5G-A and 6G network technologies, software solutions, and technical expertise, while Turkcell leverages its technological leadership and innovation capabilities to drive advanced research and real-world applications. Together, the two companies will develop and validate groundbreaking solutions, reinforcing their commitment to shaping the future of digital connectivity.
Xu Ziyang, CEO of ZTE,said, “This partnership with Turkcell underscores our commitment to pushing the boundaries of next-generation telecommunications. By leveraging our expertise in 5G-A and 6G technologies, we aim to drive innovation, enhance network performance, and deliver transformative solutions that will shape the future of connectivity in Türkiye.”
Dr. Ali Taha Koç, CEO of Turkcell, said, “By joining forces with ZTE, we are poised to bring transformative connectivity solutions to our customers, ensuring superior network performance, sustainability, and digital growth.”
As part of the agreement, both parties will jointly own research findings, including test process data, conclusions, and reports. The collaboration will also include market research, feasibility studies, and pilot projects to assess the commercial potential of the technologies under development.
This MoU marks a significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of telecom networks, as ZTE and Turkcell set the stage for the future of digital connectivity in Türkiye and beyond.