This mailing list is not the appropriate avenue for such requests. No idea why you would think it was. Google lays out their process here : https://support.google.com/interconnect/answer/9058809?hl=en On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM Volkan SALiH <volkan.salih.06@gmail.com> wrote:
*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*
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*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*
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*Cost Savings on IP Transit Fees:* - By deploying GGC servers within Türksat’s network, *Google will significantly reduce its IP transit expenses* for traffic originating from Türkiye. - Similar deployments in other regions have led to *over 40% reduction in IP transit costs* for content delivery networks. -
*Lower Latency, Higher User Engagement:* - Hosting YouTube content locally will *reduce buffering times and improve video streaming quality*, leading to increased *watch time, ad impressions, and user satisfaction*. - 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:* - Establishing cache servers in Türkiye will align *Google’s services with local digital transformation goals*, strengthening its market position against competitors. - 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,*