KT Joins Philippines' $1.8 Bln Broadband Project

08/17/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea's largest telecommunications company, will participate in a nationwide project to drastically improve Internet connectivity in the Philippines, gaining a major foothold in the Southeast Asian country and neighboring region.

Samsung Announces Exynos Modem 5100, Industry’s First 5G Modem Fully Compliant with 3GPP Standards

08/15/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced that it has developed Exynos Modem 5100, the industry’s first 5G modem that is fully compatible with 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 15 (Rel.15), the most up-to-date standard specification for 5G New Radio (5G-NR)

Samsung Steps Up Investment for Future Growth, Takes Initiative to Build Innovation Ecosystem

08/08/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung announced plans to boost investments in businesses that will drive its future growth, committing to a KRW 25 trillion investment over the next three years, primarily led by Samsung Electronics, in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, automotive electronics components and biopharmaceuticals.

KT Corp. Unveils New AI Hotel in South Korea

08/06/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, is pioneering a new era in the hospitality industry with its innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

KT Launches South Korea’s First AR Mobile Shopping Service

07/31/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, has launched the country’s first-ever mobile shopping service paired with AR technology.

KT Builds Digital System for National Identification in Tanzania

07/26/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, completed a new digital system for national identification in Tanzania, marking major progress for the company in Africa as KT continues to tap into new business opportunities throughout the continent.

‘5G City’, Samsung’s Preview of the 5G Era

07/24/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics has established the ‘5G City’ to demonstrate certain aspects of the upcoming 5G era, where things will be connected throughout the world with a 5G communications network.

KT Launches World’s Fastest Mobile Service at S. Korea Starbucks

07/23/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, is offering its ‘10 GiGA WiFi’ service at Starbucks’ three major Reserve stores across Seoul.

KT Drives Global Expansion with Europe’s albis-elcon

07/17/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, has made a successful a key foray into Europe and other international markets by partnering with albis-elcon, a Germany-based network equipment and solution provider.

KT Unveils 5G Emergency Rescue Platform ‘SKYSHIP’

07/05/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, has unveiled a next-generation platform for disaster and safety management, in its latest effort to pioneer new businesses with its fifth-generation (5G) and information and communications technologies (ICT).

Samsung and SK Telecom Showcase their Progress on the Journey to 5G

07/04/2018 | By Netmanias

Companies are one step closer to 5G commercialization. In June 2018, Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom successfully demonstrated their jointly-developed 5G Next-Generation Core (5G NC) based on 3GPP Release-15 standards.

Samsung and Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) Demonstrate Real-Life 5G Scenarios in Russia

07/03/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung and MTS announced that they used Samsung’s 5G network and devices to successfully demonstrate a series of 5G scenarios including HD video calls, ultra-low latency video games and high-definition video streaming.

Samsung and Cisco in Partnership with Orange Demonstrate New 5G-Powered Home Entertainment and Smart City Applications in Romania

07/02/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics and Cisco announced today that they have successfully completed a friendly-user trial and series of 5G demonstrations with Orange in Floresti, Cluj, Romania.

KT Corp. and GS Retail Expands Joint VR Business ‘VRIGHT’

06/30/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, is pioneering new opportunities in the next-generation of virtual reality (VR) with its cutting-edge and innovative technologies.

The Korean telecom leader announced the opening of its second VR theme park VRIGHT (www.vright.com) near the main gate of Konkuk University in eastern Seoul today. The park is a joint partnership with GS Retail Co., a major convenience store chain operator in Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

KT joins ORAN (Open RAN) Alliance to create an Open 5G Standard with Global Carriers

06/29/2018 | By Netmanias

KT announced on 27th that it will promote 'Open 5G standard' by participating as a board member at the founding general meeting of 'O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) Alliance' held at Kerry Hotel, Shanghai.

KT’s ‘Ni Hao 5G!’ Campaign Catches Global Attention at MWC Shanghai

06/29/2018 | By Netmanias

KT showcased its expertise and global leadership in next-generation wireless technology and services at this week’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2018, the largest mobile industry event in Asia.

SK Telecom joins ORAN (Open RAN) Alliance

06/28/2018 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced on the 28th that it participated as a core member in the global 5G carrier association 'Open Radio Access Network' (ORAN) Alliance.

KT SAT Eyes SE Asian Market at CommunicAsia 2018

06/27/2018 | By Netmanias

KT SAT, the satellite-operating subsidiary of KT, is offering its cutting-edge satellite services to potential Southeast Asian customers this week at CommunicAsia 2018, the largest Asia-Pacific trade show for broadcasting and telecommunications.

KDDI and Samsung Successfully Complete Live Real-Time Free-Viewpoint Video Stream Test on 5G

06/27/2018 | By Netmanias

KDDI uses Samsung's 5G equipment to introduce a whole new, immersive viewing experience for sports and entertainment, enabling viewers to control their vantage point

KT Launches Digital Healthcare System in Russia

06/26/2018 | By Netmanias

KT announced today the launch of a digital pilot project in Russia to enable remote medical diagnosis and treatment among hospitals in the world’s largest country, in partnership with Russian Railways and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital(SNUBH).