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Turkcell will play an active role in
setting global 5G standards
T
urkcell has become a member of 3GPP, the most influential
global organisation in developing the standards in 5G, which is
targeted for commercial launch in 2020. By becoming a member
of 3GPP, Turkcell will assume an active role aiming at remarkable
contributions in the development phases of 5G, viewed as the
technology of the future. Turkcell’s years of experience will be
instrumental in 5G standardisation activities along with other
global players.
On its path to rapidly becoming the world’s first global digital
operator, Turkcell will be involved in the standardisation work of 5G,
together with other major global corporations in the field. Becoming
a member of the most prominent global organisation in the
development of the 5G standards, Turkcell will join the efforts and
leave its mark on the technologies that will be shaping the future.
Turkcell’s CEO Kaan Terzio ğ lu, commented: “We are proud to be a
pioneer in several fields concerning 5G. We reached record speeds in
one of the world’s first 5G tests which took place under the roof of
Turkcell. To lay the groundwork for Turkey to be a major player in the
field, we are engaged in scientific cooperation with universities and
are continuing to support the leading efforts of BTK (Information
and Communication Technologies Authority), all aimed at making
Turkey one of the first countries to implement 5G. We have gained
valuable experience in infrastructure and product deployment,
service development, making network improvements and offering
the latest technologies by cooperating with global players. In the
field of 5G, as a corporation we aspire to be a producer, a company
involved in the development activities as a leader and are continuing
to work steadily towards that goal.”
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Turkish Airlines upgrades passenger
experience onboard with Panasonic
home theatre experience that includes HD screens, audio and video
entertainment on-demand, multi-touch screens, in-flight shopping
and hospitality features, route-based in-flight entertainment,
passenger survey functions and USB charging facilities.
Hideo Nakano, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics
Corporation, said: “Turkish Airlines has been a highly valued customer
for many years and we are very honoured to be working with them
on this long-term partnership.”
P
anasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Turkish Airlines have
announced a major commitment for in-flight entertainment and
connectivity (IFEC) solutions to be line-fit installed on 50 wide-bodied
aircraft the airline has on order and with options for a further 10.
Panasonic’s X-Series IFEC system, along with its Rivet advertising
solution and a suite of connectivity services including in-flight Wi-Fi,
mobile phone use and global live television, will be fitted on 25
Boeing 787-9s and 25 Airbus A350-900s, with the first aircraft due to
be delivered to Turkish Airlines in June 2019. This system will further
enhance Turkish Airlines’ passenger experience with a personalised
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“We believe that our in-flight entertainment and connectivity
solutions for Turkish Airlines’ future wide-body fleet will enhance
passenger engagement and loyalty, and deliver greater revenue and
brand value.”
M İlker Aycı, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee
of Turkish Airlines, added: “Each innovation that we steadily add to
our diversified services offered for our esteemed passengers means
great pride for us. We’re proud to launch another great comfort that
will add a new dimension to our unparalleled flight experience. The
introduction of innovative in-flight entertainment and connectivity
(IFEC) solutions stands for a substantial part of Turkish Airlines’
continued commitment to improve the passenger experience to an
utterly different level.” n
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