SKT and AWS Launch the First 5G Edge Cloud Service in Korea

12/24/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced the launch of ‘SKT 5GX Edge,’ the first 5G edge cloud service in Korea, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. Using AWS Wavelength at the edge of the 5G multi-access edge computing (MEC) networks, SKT 5GX Edge enables customers to build mobile applications that require ultra-low latency.

SKT and DT to Establish 5G Technology Joint Venture in Germany

11/09/2020 | By

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom today announced that they entered into an agreement to establish a 5G technology joint venture. They will each hold 50 percent of the joint venture and each will name one representative to lead the new entity. The joint venture will be headquartered in Germany.

Samsung and Kyocera Communication Systems Sign MoU for Private 5G Network Collaboration in Japan

10/21/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics. Co. Ltd. and Kyocera Communication Systems Co., Ltd. announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly expand the private 5G network business in Japan.

Samsung and KDDI Announce Agreement to Create New Businesses Utilizing 5G Networks in Japan

10/08/2020 | By

Samsung and KDDI today announced an agreement to expand their collaboration in 5G network business in Japan. With this collaboration, the companies will verify and assess optimal 5G network solutions for enterprises to improve user experiences and enhance productivity.

KT SAT Showcases World’s First Satellite-5G Router Connectivity

10/01/2020 | By

KT SAT Co, the satellite-operating subsidiary of KT Corporation, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, demonstrated the world’s first satellite-5G hybrid router transmission technology at the the SatelliteAsia 2020 exposition.

Samsung Advances Innovation in Cloud-Based Private 5G Network Solutions on Microsoft Azure

09/28/2020 | By

Samsung today announced an agreement to collaborate with Microsoft on an end-to-end, cloud-based private 5G network solution. As a part of this collaboration, the two companies plan to advance the virtualization of 5G solutions, which will include the deployment of Samsung’s virtualized RAN, virtualized Core, and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) technologies on Microsoft Azure.

Samsung Brings 5G Indoors with New Commercial 5G mmWave Small Cell for In-building Use

09/24/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics. Co. Ltd. today unveiled a new integrated 5G mmWave small cell for indoor use as part of the company’s full suite of 5G in-building products, Samsung Link.

Samsung and KDDI Complete 5G End-to-End Network Slicing Demonstration

09/23/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics and KDDI today announced the successful completion of the first 5G end-to-end (E2E) network slicing demonstration with a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) in Tokyo, Japan. The companies showed a glimpse of various new use cases using 5G E2E network slicing on a virtual network that ties together Samsung’s virtualized core, virtualized RAN, and orchestration.

SKT and Microsoft Launch SKT 5GX Cloud Game Powered by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

09/16/2020 | By

SK Telecom and Microsoft today launched ‘SKT 5GX Cloud Game’ powered by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in Korea, making the country the first Asian market to offer Xbox’s cloud gaming service.

SK Telecom Forms Global Cooperation for 5G NFV Technology Evolution

09/10/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Samsung Electronics, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Intel for cooperation in the commercialization of an evolved 5G network functions virtualization (NFV) platform.

SK Telecom and Woowa Brothers Join Hands for Robot Delivery Service Powered by 5G Edge Cloud

08/04/2020 | By

SK Telecom and Woowa Brothers today announced that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for technology and business collaboration to gain leadership in 5G edge cloud-based delivery robot services.

KT Launches New Smart Building Management Service

07/31/2020 | By

KT Corp., South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, plans to launch a suite of smart building services in cooperation with its subsidiary, KT Estate.

SK Telecom Introduces 5G-Powered Augmented Reality Tour for Changdeokgung Palace

07/27/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it, together with the Cultural Heritage Administration and Google, launched ‘Changdeok ARirang,’ an augmented reality (AR) service based on 5G edge cloud to provide an immersive experience for visitors of Changdeokgung Palace.

KT’s 2nd Generation AI Hotel Robot Enhances Room Services

06/30/2020 | By

KT Corp., South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced its second-generation GiGA Genie hotel robot, dubbed “N Bot,” has improved room service at Seoul’s Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences.

SK Telecom Introduces 5G-Powered Autonomous Robot to Help Fight Against COVID-19

05/26/2020 | By

SK Telecom announced today that, together with Omron Electronics Korea, it developed a 5G-powered autonomous robot to enable a systematic and efficient response against the coronavirus (COVID-19).

KT Commercializes 5G Self-Driving Freight Carts

05/26/2020 | By

KT Corp., South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced today that it is using 5G self-driving carts at its logistics center, enabling a nearly 50 percent reduction in employees’ travel range for loading and transporting inventory.

SK Telecom Announces its 5G Achievements and Plans on the First Anniversary of 5G Launch

03/29/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced its 5G milestones achieved over the past year since launching the world’s first 5G service on April 3, 2019, along with its plans going forward.

SK Telecom Establishes Digital Healthcare Joint Venture Named Invites Healthcare

03/11/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it established a digital healthcare joint venture named Invites Healthcare with Newlake Alliance Management, a Korean private equity firm.

Samsung Expands to New Zealand in 5G Networks Deal with Spark

03/04/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with Spark New Zealand to take part in building Spark’s 5G network in 2020.

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Ensure 5G In-building Coverage with 5G Repeater

03/01/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it will provide its 5G repeaters to support Deutsche Telekom’s customer trial for 5G indoor coverage in Germany.