Turkey

Local SIM Cards: Currently in 2019, there are three major mobile phone providers in Turkey: TurkCell, Vodafone and TurkTelekom.

Turkey can be a complicated country to buy a local SIM, because there are some legal restrictions. Turkey is not an EU country, so roaming fees from many operators can be priced quite high. Generally, you can buy a local SIM card by showing your passport in a store.

Turkey telecom market is proving to be one of the more progressive mobile markets in the Middle East with revenue from mobile data services growing quickly. This has not gone unnoticed by the Turkey Telecom Companies, with Turk Telekom, Turkcell and Vodafone Turkey all looking towards a future where 5G will become increasingly important.

Turkey also has excellent international infrastructure with links to many of international cable networks due to its geographic location between Europe and Asia.

If you purchase via Alertify, your SIM card can be shipped to the hotel or AIRbnb or even to your home before departure.

Our solution last longer than any local SIM card: You don’t need to buy new SIM Cards every single time you enter a different country. And every solution is unique and created for your needs.

For an long-term solution for your business needs, for your peace of mind, for 4G Speed… AND to save up to 85% on Turkey Roaming Charges contact Alertify

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Straddling the border between Europe and Western Asia, Turkey is an ancient crossroads of cultures, religions and civilisations. Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans have all dwelled here over the centuries, and they’ve all left their mark. Spend a day or two in Istanbul, the culture-soaked capital, to discover sites like the Roman-era Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, or the Byzantine Hagia Sophia, formerly a Greek Orthodox Church before becoming a mosque. But for all the capital’s allure, it really is just the tip of the iceberg. Beyond the narrow Bosphorus Strait, there’s a treasure trove of attractions, both natural and man-made. The western region is home to countless historic ruins, including the big four: Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Hierapolis. These were all once major powerhouses of the ancient world, and can be explored easily on foot. Hire a local guide to get a clearer perspective. Conveniently, Turkey’s prime beach resorts are within day-tripping distance of some of these ruins, so you could be sunbathing on the beaches of Bodrum or Çeşme one day, and wandering around crumbling columns and temples in Hierapolis the next. This particular site is also revered for its location, atop the dazzling, white-rock travertine terraces of Pamukkale. And yet there’s so much more to this magical country. In central Turkey, float over Cappadocia’s otherworldly scenery in a hot air balloon. Go paragliding over the crystalline lagoons of Oludeniz on the south coast. Or, trek through the Kaçkar Mountains in the east. Wherever you go, Turkey’s landscapes and epic history will leave you breathless.

On average, 3-star hotels in Istanbul cost $233 per night, and 4-star hotels in Istanbul are $369 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Istanbul can be found for $669 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).

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