Istanbul: Turkish carrier and network provider Turkcell showcased its 5G-powered intercontinental autonomous driving system at Trkiye's premier tech event, TEKNOFEST, in Istanbul. Speaking at the event, Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koc emphasized the carrier's readiness for 5G.

According to Anadolu Agency, the five-day event commenced in Istanbul, organized by the Turkish Technology Team (T3) Foundation and Trkiye's Industry and Technology Ministry, with Anadolu serving as the global communications partner. Turkcell made history at the event by remotely controlling a fully electric and homegrown autonomous vehicle located at the Gebze campus of the Scientific and Technological Research Institution (Tubitak), while the Turkcell booth was stationed at Ataturk Airport-a distance of 60-70 kilometers (37-43 miles).

Turkcell had previously demonstrated a similar technological feat at last year's TEKNOFEST by remotely controlling a construction machine in the northwestern province of Kocaeli from the Turkcell booth in the southern city of Adana. Additionally, the carrier conducted the first 5G trial from land to sea at TEKNOFEST TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus).

Koc informed Anadolu that Turkcell has set the standards for 2G, 3G, and 4.5G in Trkiye, and pledged to deliver the best and fastest 5G infrastructure in the country. He also highlighted the launch of a 5G positioning competition at TEKNOFEST this year, offering young participants the chance to utilize 5G and develop value-added services.

"With 5G, the 10 times faster internet will make a high impact in dense places, such as events like TEKNOFEST, stadiums, schools, cities, or concert venues-we will be able to provide wireless internet connectivity to home users at fiber-like speeds through our Superbox," Koc added.