Turkcell (Turkey): 4G and 5G bands
Turkcell (Turkey) runs 4G on B1, B3, B7, B8, B20; B8, B20 are the coverage layer. 5G bands: n1, n28, n78. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not launched; 3G: —; 2G: —.
Check your module in Turkey
Results cover the 3 networks here; the home page checks every country at once.
Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B8 | 900 E-GSM | FDD | 880–915 | 925–960 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B20 | 800 Digital Dividend | FDD | 832–862 | 791–821 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| n1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | single source1 |
| n28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | single source1 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | single source1 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
Our dongles on this network
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer), B20 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer), B20 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B8 (coverage layer). Missing the operator’s main band B20. Missing B7.
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet
Sources
- C Frequency checker · Turkey Kimovil · 2026-10-02
- C Buying a SIM card in Turkey: Turkcell 4G on B20, B8, B3, B1, B7 PhoneTravelWiz · 2024
- B 5G RedCap – April 2026 (42 operators in 27 markets; 14 commercial launches) GSA · 2026-04
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
