Turkey · Mobile Network & R&D
Turkcell and TÜBİTAK Field-Test Smart Surface Prototypes for 6G
Source announcement date: 2026-10-13 · News/olay date: The exact day of the tests is not explained
Turkcell’s 13 October 2026 release announced that smart surface prototypes developed with TUBITAK were tried in commercial qualified test infrastructure. The study is carried out within 6G preparation; The description does not sense a 6G service or corporate product that is ready for sale. The event history was not considered the same as the source date, because the tests are not specified on the exact day.
What are the prototypes?
The company informs that trials are carried out in the infrastructures of Turkcell Kartal Plaza and TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus. The study focuses on surfaces designed to guide and improve the wireless signal. In the announcement, there are three prototype approaches for static reflective, static permeable and adaptable smart surface.
The source mentions tests on 3,7 GHz and 26 GHz bands. This is a R&D news on the evaluation of new generation network components. The same connection quality in every building from results described in a specific test environment, can not be removed as a result of commercial coverage or speed per customer.
Quad Bilişim commentary
Smart surface studies show that not only the transmitter in new generation networks but also radio media. Prototype trials are not a guarantee on today’s commercial coverage or connection quality in each building.
Welding and verification
Turkcell Media: Field tests of 6G grid prototypes, 13 October 2026
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