The Korean government allegedly tries to convince Turkey to adopt mobile WiMax. The members of Korea Communications Commission, the nation's communication policy making agency, visited Turkey in the end of June to seek for intergovernmental cooperation. The authority also is allegedly collaborating with a working group participated by the Turkey government and private businesses.
KCC pursues a joint feasibility study to include mobile WiMax in the national 3G network building plan of Turkey. The Korean government plans to provide its counterpart with technology feasibility and economic analysis information.
The Turkish working group is joined by Turksat, Calik Holding, Space Systems & Telecommuncations(SST). Turksat, a state owned corporation under the transport and communications ministry, is leading the nation's satellite, cable TV, and e-government businesses. Calik group recently entered the industry by acquiring communication companies in Turkmenistan and Albania. SST is a satellite service provider which is interested in mobile WiMax business.
The average age of the 75 million population of Turkey is around 30 years old and 47 percent of the population is aged under 25. KCC said that there's a window of opportunity in Turkey as the country is likely to grant a business license for mobile WiMax service.
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