*Subject:* Request for Deployment of Google/YouTube Global Cache Servers
in Türkiye
*To Whom It May Concern,*
I am a government officer and a colleague of Mr. Ahmet Hamdi Atalay
(ahata...@turksat.com.tr), who serves at Türksat.
Currently, internet users in Türkiye experience *Google/YouTube speeds
limited to approximately 15-20 Mbps*, which is significantly lower than
the global standards. As Türksat personnel and civil servants committed
to improving national digital infrastructure, we strongly advocate for
increasing these speeds to *100-1000 Mbps levels*.
*Rationale for Deployment:*
Türksat has *direct connectivity with the three largest network
operators in Türkiye (Türk Telekom, Vodafone TR, and Turkcell)*. Given
this strategic position, we kindly request the *installation of
Google/YouTube Global Cache (GGC) servers at Türksat’s network locations
in Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara*.
* *Hardware and software* will be provided by Google/YouTube
team/management.
* *Bandwidth (IP transit)* and DECIX ISTANBUL / GIBIRIX ports
/circuits will be fully covered by Türksat.
We believe this collaboration will provide *substantial benefits* to
both parties and the broader Turkish internet ecosystem.
*Legal and Regulatory Basis*
1.
*Consumer Protection Laws & Internet Rights:*
* Article 57 of the *Turkish Constitution* guarantees the *right
to access quality and affordable public services*, which
includes internet connectivity.
* According to the *Turkish Electronic Communications Law No.
5809*, service providers must ensure high-speed, uninterrupted
internet access for end users.
* The *EU's Open Internet Regulation (Regulation 2015/2120)*
emphasizes network optimization to prevent congestion and
improve consumer experience.
2.
*Precedents and Global Best Practices:*
* Many *IXPs (Internet Exchange Points) in Europe and North
America* already host Google/YouTube caches, drastically
improving performance and reducing latency.
* Regulatory bodies such as the *FCC (Federal Communications
Commission - USA)* and *BEREC (Body of European Regulators for
Electronic Communications - EU)* support infrastructure
improvements that enhance consumer digital experience.
*Economic and Technical Benefits for Google*
*
*Cost Savings on IP Transit Fees:*
o By deploying GGC servers within Türksat’s network, *Google will
significantly reduce its IP transit expenses* for traffic
originating from Türkiye.
o Similar deployments in other regions have led to *over 40%
reduction in IP transit costs* for content delivery networks.
*
*Lower Latency, Higher User Engagement:*
o Hosting YouTube content locally will *reduce buffering times and
improve video streaming quality*, leading to increased *watch
time, ad impressions, and user satisfaction*.
o Google’s experience in *Indonesia, Brazil, and India* has
demonstrated that local caching improves performance metrics
while boosting overall revenue from digital advertising.
*
*Regulatory and Competitive Advantages:*
o Establishing cache servers in Türkiye will align *Google’s
services with local digital transformation goals*, strengthening
its market position against competitors.
o This initiative supports *Google’s commitments to net neutrality
and fair internet access*, reinforcing its positive relationship
with regulators.
For further discussion and technical coordination, please direct
correspondence to *peer...@turksat.com.tr* with a CC to *Mr. Atalay*.
We appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to a
productive collaboration.
*Best regards,*
