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Türkiye's state-run telecommunications company, Turkcell, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with U.S.-based Google Cloud to establish a hyper-scale cloud region in Türkiye, investing $1 billion by 2032.
The collaboration will enable Google Cloud to deliver its full suite of cloud computing services directly in Türkiye, supported by Turkcell’s data-center network and infrastructure investments. According to Turkcell, the new region is scheduled to become operational between 2028 and 2029 and will comprise at least three independent zones.
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said the agreement follows more than two years of preparatory work. "This region will bring all our cloud computing services to Türkiye and become part of our global network of 42 regions," he stated.
Kurian explained that the upcoming Türkiye region will offer the same advanced capabilities available in other markets, including high-performance storage, cybersecurity, and AI-driven data processing tools. "We see this partnership as a long-term commitment that will help Turkish companies modernize their IT systems and accelerate digital transformation," he said.
He added that Google shares Turkcell’s ambition to position Türkiye as a regional technology bridge connecting Asia and Europe. "We want to bring the latest developments in artificial intelligence to Türkiye—helping organizations analyze, process, and use data more effectively," Kurian noted.
Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koc described the partnership as “a new chapter in Türkiye’s digital future,” highlighting the potential to merge Turkcell’s trusted local infrastructure with Google Cloud’s global expertise.
"With Google Cloud, we are not only building data centers but also enabling our customers to access the most advanced cloud and AI technologies instantly," Koc said. "We plan to double our total data-center capacity by 2032 and increase our data-center and cloud revenues sixfold in dollar terms."
Koc emphasized that the infrastructure would be fully aligned with Türkiye’s regulations. "Türkiye’s data will remain in Türkiye," he affirmed, describing the initiative as the result of years of visionary planning and strategic collaboration.
As of the third quarter of 2025, Turkcell’s Data Center and Cloud segment generated $30 million in quarterly revenue—approximately 2% of consolidated sales—rising 51% from a year earlier.
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Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz congratulated both companies, saying the initiative would help accelerate Türkiye’s digital transformation and boost efficiency across public and private sectors.
"This agreement shows the confidence that leading global technology brands have in the strength, resilience, and innovation capacity of our economy,” Yilmaz said in a statement. He added that the project would "enhance digital sovereignty and support Türkiye’s vision to become a regional hub for technology, connectivity, and sustainable growth."
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had announced in July that Türkiye aims to expand its digital infrastructure by establishing high-capacity data center regions nationwide by 2030, with total investments expected to exceed $10 billion. Türkiye's data center capacity, currently at 250 megawatts, is planned to reach 1 gigawatt, supported by energy-resilient facilities serving both public and private sectors.
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