Turkcell launches international roaming in Syria

WASHINGTON

Turkcell, Türkiye’s leading mobile phone operator and largest data center operator, will launch international roaming in Syria as of Tuesday, CEO Ali Taha Koc announced late Monday.

Congratulating Türkiye’s new ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, on his first day in office, Koc wished Yilmaz, who was previously serving as deputy foreign minister, success in his new role.

"On this occasion, I would also like to share the information that Turkcell has launched international roaming in Syria as of December 23rd, 00:00.

"Turkcell subscribers who are in Syria will be able to use their lines," Koc said on the US social media company X’s platform.

Yilmaz in return thanked Koc for his efforts.

"This development is both pleasing and life-facilitating for our citizens traveling to Syria. We are on the ground with all our institutions, standing by the Syrian people," he said.