SK Telecom and Samsung Successfully Completed 4G and 5G Network Interworking Trial in Seoul

09/29/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics have successfully completed the world’s first 4G LTE and 5G end-to-end network interworking trial in a real outdoor environment in Seoul.

SK Telecom’s ICT Experience Center ‘T.um’ Reopens

09/28/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that it has reopened T.um, its ICT experience center located at its head office building in Seoul, Korea (1F - the emerging world of 5G, 2F - a more distant future created by ICT).

SK Telecom to Lead Innovations in Telecom Infrastructure with TEAC Startups

09/28/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that its TIP Ecosystem Acceleration Center (TEAC in Seoul), will host three talented startups – Optella, Kulcloud, and Transcelestial.

KT and 'Dalim Special Vehicle' to launch commercial NB-IoT-empowered gas metering service at the end of September

09/25/2017 | By Netmanias

KT and Dalim Special Vehicle (Dalim) announced last week that the upcoming launch of NB-IoT-based 'Remote LP gas metering service' scheduled at the end of September.

KT to offer free 'Wi-Fi roaming' in China and Japan

09/25/2017 | By Netmanias

KT announced last week that it will be offering 'Wi-Fi roaming' service 'at all time and at no charge' to its customers who travel in Japan and China.

SK Telecom’s Self-Driving Car Completes Successful Test Run

09/21/2017 | By Netmanias

The vehicle demonstration took place on the Gyeongbu Expressway, the most heavily travelled expressway in Korea, and the vehicle traveled approximately 26 kilometers at a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour (50km/h on average).

Samsung Expands Commitment to Autonomous Driving Technology

09/14/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics established the Samsung Automotive Innovation Fund, a new $300-million fund focused exclusively on the automotive market. In addition to the fund, HARMAN, acquired by Samsung, has established a new Autonomous/ADAS Strategic Business Unit.

Samsung and TTTech Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next Generation of Autonomous and Safety Technology to Automakers

09/14/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics today announced a strategic partnership with TTTech, a global leader in the field of robust networking and safety controls. Along with this partnership, Samsung will also make a €75 million strategic investment in TTTech.

SK Telecom Forges Strategic Partnership with Bharti Airtel

09/13/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom and Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today announced a strategic partnership under which, Airtel will leverage SK Telecom’s expertise to build the most advanced telecom network in India.

SK Telecom Expands LTE-A Pro Coverage to 75 Cities Nationwide

09/12/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that it expanded the coverage of its LTE-A Pro services – providing up to 700 Mbps to 900 Mbps speeds – to 75 cities and 31 counties in Korea.

Samsung Redefines the Next Generation Network with Innovative User Experience-Centric Solutions at MWC Americas 2017

09/12/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics will showcase its next generation portfolio comprised of a diverse range of 4G and 5G network solutions targeting the U.S. market during MWC Americas 2017 in San Francisco September 12-14th - Live demonstrations of 5G FWA, Massive MIMO and new small cell solutions.

KDDI and Samsung Break Track Record in High-Speed 5G Mobility Test

09/11/2017 | By Netmanias

KDDI and Samsung announced on September 7 the completion of a comprehensive set of 5G tests which demonstrate the viability and performance of 5G millimeter wave mobility solutions at speeds over 190km per hour which is the fastest record in the world.

SK Telecom Launches In-Car Virtual Assistant Named ‘T Map X NUGU’

09/07/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that its mobile navigation app ‘T Map’ is now powered by its AI platform NUGU. Named ‘T Map X NUGU,’ the AI-based navigation service enables drivers to use their voice to enjoy the existing navigation features as well as other useful features offered by NUGU.

Interview with HARMAN CEO: The Sound of a Connected Partnership

09/06/2017 | By Netmanias

The Samsung 'Newsroom' interviewed HARMAN CEO Dinesh Paliwal during IFA 2017 about what Samsung and HARMAN have done together already and how he foresees the synergy of both companies in the future.

SK Telecom Holds Inaugural Symposium on Artificial Intelligence

09/05/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that “SK #AI Symposium 2017” will be held on September 29 at SKT-Tower in Seoul, Korea, bringing together world-renowned researchers in artificial intelligence (AI).

SK Telecom Moves Closer to 5G with 2 ms Low Latency LTE Technology

09/04/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that it, together with Nokia, has successfully reduced latency between the handset and base station to 2 ms over its LTE network.

SK Telecom Launches Smart Air Quality Monitoring Service for Schools

09/01/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced on August 30 that it launched ‘Smart Air for School,’ an IoT-based air quality monitoring and management service for schools.

Samsung Electronics Shapes Life’s New Normal at IFA 2017

09/01/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics on August 31 (August 30, Germany) used its presence at IFA 2017 in Berlin to showcase its latest consumer products and innovative technology.

Samsung’s Bixby Voice Capabilities Now Available in Over 200 Countries Globally

08/22/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics today announced that Bixby’s voice capabilities have expanded to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

SK Telecom sent out 5G RFP for selection of partners in late October

08/17/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom sent out 5G Request for Proposal (RFP) to its potential 5G ICT partners in and outside of Korea on the 30th of last month in order to discuss introduction of 5G network equipment.