Editing Turkey

[[File:1280px-Flag of Turkey.png|thumb|276x276px]]

=='''Basics'''==

==== '''Operators''' ====
There are three network operators in Turkey:
* '''Turkcell'''
* '''Vodafone'''
* '''Türk Telekom''' (formerly called Avea)
* 

Turkey can be a complicated country to buy a local SIM, because there are some legal restrictions in place. Turkey is not an EU country, so roaming fees from many operators can be quite high. Generally, you can buy a local SIM card by showing your passport in a store.
[[File:Greylist.png|thumb|293x293px]]
===='''Registration for foreign mobile phones'''====
All mobile devices purchased outside Turkey using a Turkish SIM card must be registered with the government after a period of grace. In 2015, this grace period was extended to 120 days. 

Because of the pandemic, this period has been temporarily extended to 365 days in February 2021. 

After this period, the phone will be blocked from using all Turkish SIM cards. This applies only to Turkish SIM cards, and there is no restriction on using SIM cards from outside Turkey (including those from Northern Cyprus) for roaming in Turkey. 

A few days after you start using your SIM on a (new) device, you'll get a SMS in Turkish with the exact grace period. It reads like this: "''<14-digit IMEI number> IMEI no'lu cihaz kayit disi listesinde oldugu icin'' ''<day month="" year=""></day>'' ''da kullanim disi birakilacaktir. Hattiniz acik kalacaktir. Bilgi icin <phone no.=""> yi arayabilisiniz</phone>''". In English: "''<14-digit IMEI number> will be shut off on'' ''<day month="" year="">. Your line will remain open. Information at <phone no.=""></phone></day>''".

If you are staying for more than 120 days, this registration can be done at the same time as purchasing a SIM card from a network operator's store. They will register the IMEI (the unique number that identifies your device) and the SIM. You can check the IMEI of most handsets by dialing *#06#. Once listed and connected to a Turkish SIM, it won't be possible to link the same device (or IMEI) to another Turkish SIM in the future.

===='''Tax for foreign mobile phones'''====

Before an operator will register your phone, they require a special document from the local Tax Office. In 2023 the fee for "importing" a foreign device was raised to horrendous '''₺6091.33 '''(Turkish Lira) tax (around €305 or US$327). So you have to go to the tax office first and pay ₺6091.33 to have your phone registered for another ₺50  later to finally use a local SIM card. More info about this procedure from [http://www.mcks.gov.tr/en/HaberDetay.php?Key=32 this website] in English. There are exceptions made for temporary residents.
===='''Workarounds'''====

Turkey adopts this registration system to prevent theft and fraud, though some suspect other reasons too. As the grace period has now been extended to 120 days, workarounds are now not that relevant for the one-time visitor.
* If you plan to stay longer, you can buy a cheap Turkish phone or modem. You will need to provide paperwork showing who you are, but you don't have to pay the tax for registering a new device. You can also buy a mobile WIFI or MIFI device. They are officially imported devices, so the IMEI is already registered. You will need a delivery address and credit card to buy it.
* '''[[Cyprus|North Cyprus]]''' (KKTC) prepaid SIMs can work in Turkey without roaming surcharges on Telsim/Vodafone network or on discounted packages with Turkcell
* You can bring more than one device (or a Dual-SIM phone) and change them every 120/365 days, adding up time to block them all.
* You can use a roaming SIM card of a foreign provider instead. Some good offers are mentioned at the end of this article like Vodafone SIM cards from some countries. 
* On your next visit to Turkey, better take a different phone with you, if your Turkish SIM is still valid and 120/365 days have been elapsed.
* Technically, the vulnerability of a whitelist approach based on an IMEI is that there are mobile devices on the market on which their IMEI number can easily be altered (changed, re-flashed).
* Many WiFi access points are available all over the country and offer a valid alternative.

==== '''Prices and availability''' ====
FROM 2024: prices for tourist SIM cards have increased massively. Expect to pay at least 30 USD even without any data. Other types of cards are now only available to Turkish nationals and residents. For short stays, roaming may be a better option.

Prices for new SIM cards vary widely in Turkey. Every 3rd shop in Turkey is a mobile store now. Shop around and negotiate and you will find lots of offers for starter packs. Most will have credit or data already included and will start around ₺150. If you don't speak Turkish, you will need to add at least ₺100  to package prices mentioned below for starting up with the SIM card in downtown stores. Shop around for the best deal. At the airports this fee is quite inflated and up to 5 times higher even in branded stores. So better buy in town instead.

==== '''Expiry''' ====
For the returning visitor who registers their own handset, the expiry rules are pretty complex. Given the relatively high start-up costs, you may think of keeping your SIM. In general, your credit and line will stay active for 6 months, before a top-up of at least ₺20 is required. This can be done online or from abroad by 3rd party top-up sites (with a fee). Failure to obey the registration and top-up rules will result in your device being blocked from future use in Turkey. The easiest workaround is to bring a different phone (or IMEI) for your next visit.

==== '''Frequencies and coverage''' ====
Like in Europe, 2G GSM is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz. Nationwide Turkcell has the best coverage, followed by Vodafone and Avea. If you stick mainly to the cities, it does not make any difference which of the three providers to choose.

==== '''4G/LTE''' ====
[[File:4.5G.jpg|thumb|220x220px]]In 2015 the regulator auctioned off licenses on 800, 900, 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz bands for 4G/LTE (Bands 3, 8, 1 and 20) . All three providers launched 4G/LTE in 2016. It has been marketed from the start as "4.5G", otherwise known as LTE+ or LTE Advanced, accelerated by carrier aggregation where available in major cities in all 81 provinces from the start. Coverage is generally quite good: Turkcell has the best, followed by Vodafone and Türk Telecom with the least.

==== '''Censorship''' ====
All Turkish providers have censored access to the internet in the past. As usual this censorship is not enforced on roaming SIM cards. Sites which are considered as offensive are simply blacked out. Their selection is somewhat erratic: e.g. one dating app is blocked, while its clone is still open to be used. The government has also blocked social media sites for days in the past like Facebook and Twitter in times of a major crisis.

These black-outs have severed in 2016/7 with the blackout of major sites like Wikipedia. They have also started to clamp down against VPN services used to bypass these blocks like the Tor network that is officially blocked since 2016. To have free access and ensure anonymity, better install a working VPN on your device, before entering the country or use a roaming SIM.

==== '''<s>EU roaming</s>''' ====
[[File:No roaming.jpg|thumb|130x130px]]
Be aware that Turkey is not part of the EU, nor the EEA, where from 2017 new international roaming rules are enforced. So roaming rates on most European SIM cards are not capped or regulated in Turkey and can be much higher. Better buy a local SIM in the country. But some Vodafone SIM cards from the UK and Spain work in Turkey same as roam like at home like another EU country.

Additionally, have in mind that all Turkey-issued prepaid SIM cards don't include international roaming. They only work domestic in Turkey and Northern Cyprus (KKTC - without Türk Telekom).

=='''Turkcell'''==
[[File:Turkcell.jpg|right|327x327px]]Turkcell is the biggest operator in the country with the best coverage nationwide. 2G is on 900 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz. In 2015 Turkcell’s population coverage was at 99.8% in 2G and 95% in 3G. 

Turkcell launched their "4.5G" LTE in 2016 using tri-band aggregation of 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz frequency bands. 4G/LTE is free to prepaid. Turkcell is known to have the best coverage in the countryside.
===='''Availabilty'''====

A Turkcell prepaid SIM card costs more than ₺150 . This is added by variable amounts of call credit, SMS or data. You can check your balance by dialling *123#.

==== '''Recharges''' ====
Additional credit can be be bought from ₺20  in Turkcell stores and many other outlets. For balance check enter *123#.

===='''Data feature packs:'''====

Default rate outside of packages is ₺1  per 100 KB. 

These data bundles in up to 4.5G are offered:
{| class="article-table" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
! scope="col" |Time
! scope="col" |Volume
! scope="col" |Price
!'''In euro´s/dollars approximately'''
! scope="col" |Activation
|-
| rowspan="3" |30 days
| 4 GB
| ₺140 
|€4,72/$5,15
| YENI 4GB
|-
|6 GB
|₺150 
|€5,06/$5,52
|YENI 6GB
|-
| 8 GB
| ₺170 
|€5,74/$6,25
| YENI 8GB
|}

For activation text code to 2200. You have to confirm the subscription by sending the word 'EVET'. When you want to cancel the service send an SMS to 2222 containing the word 'IPTAL YENI *GBINTERNET' where the * should be replaced by the DATA volume of the package. The message you receive later must be confirmed with the word 'EVET'. To find out how much data remains on your package, call *159#. You will get back a message showing what remains and the last date of usage.

If you need to set up a dial-up connection manually on your computer (phone as modem), dial *99**1*1# In some cases you may need to add an extra initialization key. In device manager->modem->advanced->extra initialization key, type: at+cgdcont=1,"ip","internet"

==== '''All included packs:''' ====
{| class="article-table"
!'''Plan'''
!'''Data'''
!'''Validity'''
!'''Voice'''
!'''Price'''
!'''In euro´s/dollars approximately'''
!<u>Activation (app is called Dijital Operatör)</u>
|-
|Bolca 1200DK
|250MB
|28 days
| 1200 mins
|₺130
|€4,20/$4,55
|SMS BOLCA 1200DK to 2200 or through app
|-
| Bolca 2GB
|2GB
|28 days
|1000 mins
|₺150
|€5,06/$5,52
|SMS BOLCA 2GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|Bolca 4GB
|4GB
| 28 days
|1000 mins
| ₺170
|€5,74/$6,25
|SMS BOLCA 4GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|Bolca 8GB
| 8GB
|28 days
| 1000 mins
| ₺200
|€6,75/$7,35
| SMS BOLCA 8GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|Bolca 12GB
|12GB
|28 days
|1000 mins
|₺230
|€7,76/$8,46
|SMS BOLCA 12GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|Bolca 16GB
|16GB
|28 days
|1000 mins
|₺260
|€8,78/$9,56
|SMS BOLCA 16GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|Bolca 20GB
|20GB
|28 days
|1000 mins
|₺290
|€9,79/$10,66
|SMS BOLCA 20GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|Bolca 24GB
|24GB
|28 days
|1000 mins
|₺310
|€10,47/$11,40
|SMS BOLCA 24GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|MUTLU MEGA 15GB
|15GB
|3 months
|6000 mins
|₺390/3 months
|€13,17/$14,34
|SMS MUTLU  MEGA 15 GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|MUTLU MEGA 35GB
|35GB
|6 months
|12000 mins
|₺680/6 months
|€22,96/$25,00
|SMS MUTLU  MEGA 35 GB to 2200 or through app
|-
|MUTLU MEGA 70GB
|70GB
|12 months
|25000 mins
|₺1000/12months
|€33,76/$36,77
|SMS MUTLU  MEGA 70 GB to 2200 or through app
|}
==== '''More info''' ====
* Tethering and VoIP are allowed

* APN (may need to be set manually): internet
* Website in Turkish: http://www.turkcell.com.tr
* English support page: http://www.turkcell.com.tr/english-support

=='''Vodafone '''==
[[File:Vodafone.jpg|thumb|199x199px]]

Vodafone is the 2nd operator in terms of coverage. 2G on 900 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz, 4G/LTE was launched in 2016. It has a good coverage in the country, slightly worse than Turkcell, but better than Türk Telekom.
===='''Availability'''====
Vodafone SIM cards are available in all Vodafone stores ([http://www.vodafone.com.tr/YardimDestek/vodafone-shop.php locator]). The retail price often depends on your bargaining skills and origin and should be around ₺150  plus some allowances added. Most shops want to push you to their pricey Holiday Line (see below).

Required documents for purchase are a passport with a valid expiry date. For passports in Arabic or any non Latin letters additionally a notarized translation by a sworn translator is required.

To top-up visit the nearest Vodafone shop to buy a top-up voucher. Many of our stores have automated top-up machines make topping up your phone even faster. Call 7500 and enter 12-digit number on your top-up voucher press #, enter 5-digit number on your top-up voucher press #.

For balance check enter *123#.
===='''Data feature packs'''====
Vodafone has shifted its prepaid plans to all-in combo packages recently for their prepaid plans, there are only a few weekly packages left.  
{| class="article-table"
!'''Plan'''
!'''Data'''
!'''Validity'''
!'''Price'''
!'''In euro´s/dollars approximately'''
!<u>Activation (app is called Vodafone Yanımda)</u>
|-
|Haftalik 1GB
|1GB
|7 days
|₺41
|€1,38/$1,51
|through app
|-
| Haftalik 3GB
|3GB
|7 days
|₺56
|€1,89/$2,06
|through app
|-
|Haftalik 5GB
|5GB
|7 days
|₺72
|€2,43/$2,65
|through app
|-
|Haftalik 10GB
|10GB
| 7 days
| ₺92
|€3,11/$3,38
|through app
|} 

==== '''All included packs:''' ====
{| class="article-table"
!'''Plan'''
!'''Data'''
!'''Validity'''
!'''Voice'''
!'''Price'''
!'''In euro´s/dollars approximately'''
!<u>Activation (app is called Vodafone Yanımda)</u>
|-
|Kolay Paket 5 GB
|5GB
|28 days
| 750 mins
|₺137
|€4,62/$5,04
|through app
|-
| Kolay Paket 7 GB
|7GB
|28 days
|750 mins
|₺158
|€5,33/$5,81
|through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 9 GB
|9GB
|28 days
|750 mins
|₺158
|€5,33/$5,81
|through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 10 GB
|10GB
| 28 days
|750 mins
| ₺183
|€6,17/$6,73
|through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 12 GB
|12GB
|28 days
|750 mins
|₺183
|€6,17/$6,73
|through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 14 GB
| 14GB
|28 days
| 750 mins
| ₺203
|€6,85/$7,46
| through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 25 GB
|25GB
|28 days
|750 mins
|₺264
|€8,75/$9,70
|through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 3 Ay 30 GB
|30GB
|3 months
|5000 mins
|₺345
|€11,65/$12,68
|through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 3 Ay 45 GB
|45GB
|3 months
|5000 mins
|₺406
|€13,71/$14,93
|through app
|-
|Kolay Paket 6 Ay 60 GB
|45GB
|6 months
|10000 mins
|₺599
|€20,22/$22,02
|through app
|}
==== '''Vodafone Passes''' ====
Turkey is one of the few countries where Vodafone has released its passes for unlimited social media and streaming to prepaid plans:
* Social Pass for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:  ₺35,6  weekly
* Video Pass for YouTube: ₺35,6   weekly
* Chat Pass for Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp: ₺15,30  weekly
==== '''Tourist SIM''' ====
For visitors they have revamped their 'Vodafone Holiday line', now also called "[https://www.vodafone.com.tr/en/holiday-pack.php Holiday Tariff]". The packages vary from 20 to 70GB and the price isn´t put online so you have to check it in shop. It's exclusive for foreign customers (excluded Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Yemen, Palestine and Israel). In maximum, 3 prepaid lines can be activated for a foreigner.

==== '''More information''' ====
* APN: internet
* Website in Turkish: http://www.vodafone.com.tr

=='''Türk Telekom ('''formerly called '''Avea)'''==
[[File:Türk Telecom.jpg|thumb|301x301px|NEW Türk Telecom logo]]
In 2016 Türk Telekom rebranded its mobile network from <span style="font-style: normal; line-height: 20px; ">Avea, but you see their old sign still sometimes. It's the smallest provider in Turkey in terms of coverage, but they have still good speeds in the cities and a fair coverage in the countryside. </span>

<span style="font-style: normal; line-height: 20px; ">2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz, 4G/LTE was launched in 2016. It still has the lowest coverage in the countryside, but is strong in cities.</span>

==== '''Availability''' ====
Their official SIM cards start at ₺150  with 750 mins and 10 GB for a month. They are sold in their stores ([https://www.turktelekom.com.tr/destek/sayfalar/ofis-ve-bayi-arama.aspx locator]). Türk Telekom is the cheapest of the three providers, especially if you bring along a local who can negotiate in English.
===='''Data feature packs'''====
Default data rate is: ₺0.2  for 10 kB, overuse charge: ₺0.5  per 100 KB. 

For data only they offer the biggest variety of packages up to 4.5G at the lowest prices in Turkey right now:
{| class="article-table" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
! scope="col" |Validity
! scope="col" |Volume
! scope="col" |Price
!'''In euro´s/dollars approximately'''
! scope="col" |Activation to 5555
|-
|1 day
|1 GB
|₺20 
|€0,68/$0,74
|GUN1
|-
|7 days
|1 GB
|₺80 
|€2,70/$2,94
|HAFTA1
|-
|7 days
|10 GB
|₺120 
|€4,05/$4,41
|HAFTA10GB
|-
|30 days
|1 GB
|₺80
|€2,70/$2,94
|1GB PAKET
|-
|30 days
|2 GB
|₺80 
|€2,70/$2,94
|AYLIK 2GB
|-
|30 days
|3 GB
|₺80 
|€2,70/$2,94
|AYLIK 3GB
|-
|180 days
|50 GB
|₺145
|€4,89/$5,33
|MOBIL 50GB
|}
For subscription send an SMS with the keyword to 5555. You get a response from number 2438. You have to respond to that with another SMS and the word 'EVET' (for yes). If 3G with HSPA speed is not working, you need to send another SMS to number 3334 with text '3G' and reconnect to network.

Check data credit via SMS to 5555 with the word KALAN <activation code="">. To stop auto-renewal, text IPTAL <activation code=""> to 5555.</activation></activation>

==== '''All included packs:''' ====
{| class="article-table"
!'''Plan'''
!'''Data'''
!'''Validity'''
!'''Voice'''
!'''Price'''
!'''In euro´s/dollars approximately'''
!<u>Activation (app is called Online Işlemler)</u>
|-
|Dijital 4GB
|4GB
|28 days
| 750 mins
|₺160
|€5,40/$5,88
|through app
|-
| Dijital 8GB
|8GB
|28 days
|750 mins
|₺185
|€6,25/$6,80
|through app
|-
|Dijital 12GB
|12GB
| 28 days
|750 mins
| ₺210
|€7,09/$7,72
|through app
|-
|Dijital 20GB
| 20GB
|28 days
| 750 mins
| ₺260
|€8,78/$9,56
| through app
|-
|Dijital 30GB
|30GB
|28 days
|750 mins
|₺305
|€10,30/$11,21
|through app
|-
|Yeni süper 3 Ay 30GB
|30GB
|3 months
|5000 mins
|₺400
|€13,50/$14,70
|SMS YENI 3AY 30GB to 5555
|-
|Yeni süper 3 Ay 50GB
|50GB
|3 months
|6000 mins
|₺525
|€17,72/$19,30
|SMS YENI 3AY 50GB to 5555
|-
|Yeni süper 6 Ay 50GB
|50GB
|6 months
|12000 mins
|₺675
|€22,79/$24,82
|SMS YENI 6AY 50GB to 5555
|}
<br />

==== '''More information''' ====
* APN: internet
* Website in Turkish: http://www.turktelekom.com.tr

== '''alldaywifi''' ==
[[File:Alldaylogo.png|thumb]]
Instead of buying a SIM card you can rent a mobile Wifi router (MiFi) with a data SIM card from one of the local companies to avoid the legal hassles.

[http://www.alldaywifi.com Alldaywifi] rents out routers to establish a 3G/4G internet connection and connect by WiFi with up to 10 devices. You can only book [http://www.alldaywifi.com/ online] and pay by credit card. The device will be delivered within Istanbul city center in 2 hours and to other parts of Turkey within 24 hours. Delivery charge is free in Istanbul and $10 (one-way) elsewhere in Turkey. Their office is near Taksim Sq. on Istiklal Street, so you might pick it up there.

They deliver an extra battery ("power bank") in the package to extend its mobile capacity. It gives "unlimited" mobile internet in Turkey. The network is not disclosed. Alldaywifi has the right to apply an unspecified FUP to prevent "abuse" of "unlimited" data.

The rental rates depend on duration:
* 3 days: $26
* 4 days: $29
* 5 days: $32
* 6 days: $36
* 7 days: $42
* more than 7 days: $6 per day
The device seems to be insured and no deposit withheld, but their T&Cs put all responsibility to the lendor.
* Website: https://alldaywifi.com/
== '''Foreign SIM cards and eSIM roaming in Turkey''' ==
Because of the complex and confusing start-up procedures like registration, possible taxes for your device, short validity or censorship of local SIM cards, Turkey is grey-listed in our wiki and you may think of using a foreign SIM card for roaming in Turkey instead. This is especially a good option, when you only stay for a short time, use little data, are a recurring visitor with the same device or want to keep your SIM card alive for a longer period. These are the best offers from other European countries bypassing Turkish censorship.

For holders of an '''eSIM'''-elegible device different '''eSIM providers''' like '''Airalo''' offer data plans for Turkey at quite low prices. For their current offers check our special [[International data on eSIM]] chapter and check Turkey in the mentioned aggregators for good offers. 

==== '''Kyivstar and Lifecell Ukraine''' ====
Turkey is included in their roaming packages for each 100 MB at UAH 35 per day with Kyivstar and UAH 30 with Lifecell. For Lifecell other options are available too. For more info see our [[Ukraine]] chapter.
==== '''Ay Yildiz Germany''' ====
Ay Yildiz is a German-issued SIM card given out by Telefónica Germany. They offer data packages for roaming in Turkey valid for 30 days on the Türk Telekom network:
* 1 GB: €9.99
* 2 GB: €14.99
* 4 GB: €24.99
This package is once-off and can be activated multiple times. Outside rate is €0.29 per MB. For more info see Ay Yildiz in our [[o2 Germany]] chapter. SIM card is available on eBay and can be registered through online ID.

==== '''m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina''' ====
m:tel has agreement with Turkish operator Turkcell for roaming package which include 1 GB lasting for 10 days for price of 10 KM. For more info see our [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] chapter.

==== '''Lebara Germany and Vodafone Germany''' ====
After the closure of Lifecell Lebara in Germany sells a data roaming pack on the Turkcell network with 1.5 GB for 30 days at €14.99. Vodafone in Germany sells roaming add-ons to every CallYa prepaid SIM of 500 MB for €9.99. Both SIM cards can be bought in or from Germany and registered online through WebID. For more information check our [[Germany]] chapter.

'''Odido Netherlands'''

After the change from T-Mobile to Odido the provider introduced two new subscriptions which include Turkey on roaming. The Unlimited plus and the Unlimited premium. This includes Unlimited calls and texts and 50GB in the EU + USA + Switzerland + Turkey [https://assets.odido.nl/x/7b4d848f68/tarievenlijst.pdf Odido tarrifs]. As Odido has roaming deals with all the operators in Turkey, you have the best coverage possible.

==== '''Vodafone <s>UK</s>, ESP, HU, NL''' ====
Vodafone SIM cards issued in local Vodafone networks of <s>the UK</s>, Spain or Hungary also give data in Turkey either for the domestic rate of the originating country of the SIM card or a heavily reduced rate on their Turkish Vodafone network in up to 4G/LTE:
* '''<s>Vodafone UK</s>''' included its Turkish Vodafone network to the domestic EU/EEA zone for roam like at home. However, since the May 2020, Turkey has been removed from the EU roaming list of Vodafone UK. (see here: [https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2020/03/vodafone-uk-to-hit-brits-stranded-in-turkey-with-roaming-hike.html ispreview] and the new Vodafone Europe zone list: [https://www.vodafone.co.uk/cs/groups/public/documents/webcontent/vfcon081336.pdf Vodafone-list] only the two unlimited max subscriptions have Turkey in their free roaming zone, but this is irrelevant for short-term users: [https://www.vodafone.co.uk/cs/groups/public/documents/webcontent/vfcon092802.pdf Vodafone global roaming plus destinations].)
* '''Vodafone España '''(Spain) has included its Turkish network to their EU roaming zone from 2018 giving data at domestic Spanish rates in Turkey. Spanish SIM cards must be bought and registered on location in Spain. For more info check Vodafone in the [[Spain]] chapter. The SIM card is available on eBay, but you need to register it and the seller does this through WhatsApp.
* '''Vodafone Magyar '''(Hungary) has included Turkey to their domestic EU roaming zone as well. Hungarian SIM cards need some paperwork to be activated and are only available in Hungary for registration. Check Vodafone in our [[Hungary]] chapter.
* '''Vodafone Nederlands '''(The Netherlands) has included Turkey to their domestic EU roaming zone as well. Unfortunately, it's only for subscriptions and not for prepaid users. Check Vodafone NL in our [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Netherlands Netherlands] chapter.
* '''A1 Serbia''' offers multiple data roaming options valid in Turkey (on the Vodafone network). Important is that the SIM card must be activated within Serbia to be able to roam (sellers available on ebay, be sure they send you an activated SIM). The packages are as follows:
{| class="article-table"
|-
!'''Package'''
!'''Data'''
!'''Validity'''
!'''Price'''
|-
| Mini roaming net
|500 MB
|3 days
|599 RSD (~€5)
|-
|Roaming net 1
|1 GB
|7 days
|799 RSD (~€7)
|-
|Roaming net 2
|2 GB
|10 days
|1199 RSD (~€10)
|-
|Roaming net 3
|3 GB
|15 days
| 1399 RSD (~€12)
|-
|Roaming net 10
|10 GB
|30 days
| 3999 RSD (~€35)
|}
Activate through *123# or the MY A1 app. For more information about A1 Serbia you can check the [[Serbia]] page.

* '''A1 North Macedonia''' offers multiple data roaming options valid in Turkey (on the Vodafone network). The card must be purchased in North Macedonia. Packages are valid for 30 days from activation. Activate by sending a SMS with the activation code to 140999.
** 500 MB for 249 MKD (~€4), activation: START L
** 2 GB for 499 MKD (~€8), activation: START XL
** 5 GB for 999 MKD (~€16), activation: START XXL

For more information about A1 North Macedonia you can check the [[North Macedonia]] page.


==== '''Tele2 Kazakhstan''' ====

Turkey is included in the ProElder ([in Kazakh https://tele2.kz/kk/services/d/414122], [in Russian https://tele2.kz/services/d/414122]) line of roaming packages:

* 1 GB for 2490 KZT ~ €5
* 2 GB for 4290 KZT ~ €9
* 3 GB for 5890 KZT ~ €12


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