Having done the largest private sector investment in TRNC, KKTC Telsim was established in August 1995 in accordance with the principles of "Telecommunication Department of TRNC Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Rumeli Telecom Inc. GSM - Mobile Telephone and International Telephone Exchange (Gateway) Contract" on built-operate-transfer basis, and completed its activities in a record time and started to subscribe on October 23, 1995
Going into operation in August 1995 to offer service in GSM (Global Mobile Communication) sector KKTC Telsim has joined Vodafone Group in August 23rd, 2006 under trade name of Vodafone Mobile Operations Ltd.
On July 4th, 2008, 2G and 3G Licensing Agreement has been signed between TRNC Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, Telecommunications Department and Vodafone Mobile Operations Ltd.