Forecast: Fixed Telephony Access Lines in Turkey

The fixed telephony access lines in Turkey have seen a consistent decline from 2013 to 2023, standing at 9.3751 million in 2023. The annual year-on-year variation percentages demonstrate a downward trend, with occasional slight recoveries like in 2018 and 2020. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years reflects an average yearly decrease of 3.77%, reinforcing the long-term declining pattern in fixed telephony access lines.

Looking ahead, the trend is expected to maintain its downward trajectory with a forecasted CAGR of -2.94% over the next five years, resulting in a forecasted 13.85% reduction by 2028. Future trends to watch include the increasing penetration of mobile telephony and internet-based communication services, which are expected to further diminish the demand for fixed telephony access lines.