Re: Request for Deployment of Google/YouTube Global Cache Servers in Türkiye (Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara of TURKEI)

[Tom Beecher <beecher () beecher cc>]

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*
>
>    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:*
>    - 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,*