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UK Tourists in Turkey Warned of 'Sudden' Law Change and Urged to Act
TURKEY, JUL 21 – Turkey's telecom regulator BTK blocked over 35 international eSIM providers in July 2025 to restrict Turkish residents' access to international eSIMs, also impacting tourists' mobile connectivity.
- Turkey's telecommunications regulator BTK blocked access to at least 35 international eSIM providers in early July 2025, affecting travellers in Turkey.
- The ban targets Turkish residents buying international eSIMs for travel but also prevents travellers from activating new eSIMs after arrival, disrupting mobile data access.
- UK holidaymakers are urged to fully download and activate their eSIMs before leaving the UK and to ensure proper setup while still connected to UK networks.
- Mr. Soler warned that Turkey’s unexpected prohibition on eSIMs has surprised numerous travellers, emphasizing that UK tourists planning to visit this summer should prepare accordingly before their departure.
- The ban could increase roaming costs or force tourists to buy local SIM cards in Turkey, suggesting higher expenses and connectivity risks for travellers arriving without preinstalled eSIMs.
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Brits travelling to this holiday hotspot warned amid 'sudden' ban
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