Türk Telekom's giant technology infrastructure for COP31: 1.3 million meters of fiber, 400 gigabit capacity

Türk Telekom will build and operate the digital infrastructure for the COP31 climate summit in Antalya on Nov. 9-20, deploying 1.3 million meters of fiber-optic cable, 1,800 wireless access points and 5G capacity of up to 400 gigabits. The Turkish operator said the network is designed to deliver uninterrupted connectivity for delegates at the high-profile U.N. climate conference. Türk Telekom also plans to cover 65% of its electricity consumption with solar power through a 530 MWp investment. The buildout matters as a showcase for Turkey's telecom and renewable-energy capabilities ahead of a summit expected to draw heavy international traffic. Watch for completion and stress-testing of the network before the November opening and for further detail on the solar project's timeline.