TURKCELL AND DCC EXCHANGED THE CLOSING SIGNATURES FOR THE GSM PARTNERSHIP IN UKRAINE

Istanbul, September 18, 2015

Announcement Regarding Turkcell's Credit Rating As Investment Grade by Fitch

Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communiqué II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board

International Rating Agency Fitch assigned Turkcell the long-term credit rating as investment
grade level "BBB-" and outlook as "stable".
Fitch's key rating drivers include Turkcell's strong position in the Turkish mobile market, growing fixed line operations and sound financial performance.

For inquiries:

Turkcell Investor Relations investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr

Tel: + 90 212 313 1888

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