Turkey’s Information and Communications Technologies Authority (BTK) is preparing significant changes to how Virtual Private Network (VPN) services operate in the country. The proposals, currently under development, would introduce a mandatory licensing regime for VPN providers through amendments to the Electronic Communications Law (No. 5809).

Privacy advocates have expressed concern that the changes could limit access to independent, no-logs VPN services and increase state control over encrypted traffic.

Reports of the planned licensing requirements triggered an immediate reaction among Turkish internet users. Trust Zone VPN announces that daily sign-ups from Turkey doubled within 24 hours of the developments becoming public. However, Trust Zone VPN service issues a clear statement: it will never implement logging of user activity or hand over data to authorities. weiterlesen...

In recent times, access to Instagram has been restricted in Turkey, causing frustration among many users who rely on the platform for communication, entertainment, and business. Turkey has blocked Instagram as part of broader internet censorship measures following specific events and due to ongoing regulatory and political pressures.

The legal amendments to Turkey's internet laws have compelled social media companies to comply with government demands, under threat of severe penalties, including service throttling or outright bans. This regulatory environment has led to increased censorship and has put pressure on platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to conform to these regulations to avoid disruptions.

For users in Turkey who want to unblock Instagram, using a VPN like Trust.Zone can be an effective solution. Here’s a step-by-step guide weiterlesen...

Access to popular social networking websites Twitter and Facebook was completely blocked after the terror attack in Ankara. The Turkish government blocked any news coverage the deadliest act. The official statement said that the Turkish Prime Minister has imposed a temporary broadcast ban regarding the terror attack conducted in Ankara. According to Trust.Zone VPN stats, ban of Twitter and Facebook in Turkey was leading to a huge jump in VPN subscribers from Turkey. Turkey is currently up over 320% and still growing. weiterlesen...

This year, the Turkey government agencies resticted the access to social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube service from Turkey users several times. weiterlesen...