*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 (ahatalay@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 *peering@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,*