The Era of Identity Verification on Mobile Lines: Lines May Be Shut Down by BTK Decision

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Turkey’s telecom regulator is introducing mandatory electronic identity verification for mobile and internet subscriptions starting June 25, 2026. Operators must regularly check subscriber identity data every three months and restrict or close lines that cannot be verified within the required timeframes. The rule also tightens controls for foreign subscribers and limits the number of lines one person can open. Telecom operators that fail to comply face administrative fines, which makes this a major compliance and process change for the sector.

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