Since the election period, university students have been waiting for tax-free phones and internet access, and President Erdoğan has now provided a timeline. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Erdoğan emphasized that promised measures will be implemented considering current economic conditions. He outlined plans for a tax-exempt device program and free internet for university students, including a 10 GB package and tax exemptions for computers and phones.
Tax-Exempt Phones and Computers, Plus Free Internet
A new phase has been reached for the promised program offering free internet and tax-exempt phones and computers for university students. President Erdoğan stated that the next cabinet meeting will address the details of this support and that those details will be shared directly with young people. The government is moving forward with plans to make access to devices and data more affordable for students while assessing fiscal constraints.
Who Will Benefit from the Tax-Exempt Devices and Free Internet?
Although some details remain to be finalized, current proposals indicate that the tax-exempt phone and computer scheme and the free 10 GB internet allotment will be aimed at undergraduate students. Initial estimates suggest that around seven million students could qualify for the tax-exempt phone benefit. Exact eligibility criteria, application procedures and timeframes will be clarified once the cabinet finalizes the policy.
| TAX TIERS FOR PHONES | TRT LEVY | SPECIAL CONSUMPTION TAX (SCT) | VAT |
| Phones with pre-tax price not exceeding 1,500 TRY | 15% | 25% | 20% |
| Phones with pre-tax price not exceeding 3,000 TRY | 15% | 40% | 20% |
| Phones with pre-tax price above 3,000 TRY | 15% | 50% | 20% |