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 Spearheads Global Initiative for 5G Standardization

06/19/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, is spearheading the global effort to commercialize the next generation of wireless connectivity, paving the way for its planned launch of the first nationwide 5G mobile network in March next year.

KT Wins Three TechXLR8 Awards for its Global Excellence

06/15/2018 | By Netmanias

KT said today that it won the TechXLR8 Awards in the three categories of “Best 5G Core Network Technology,” “Blockchain Innovator of the Year” and “Best IoT Deployment” at this year’s London Tech Week, solidifying its global leadership in the next-generation wireless technology.

KDDI Demonstrates Japan's First 5G Drone Real Time 4K Video Transmission using Samsung Equipment

06/14/2018 | By Netmanias

KDDI announced today that it has successfully completed a live 4K video transmission test using a drone that leverages 5G technology

Mobile Industry Works Together to Deliver Complete 5G System Standard on Time

06/14/2018 | By Netmanias

3GPP TSG #80 Plenary Meeting has approved the completion of the standalone (SA) Release 15 5G specifications. After the release of the 5G NR specifications for non-standalone (NSA) operation in Dec. 2017, another essential step of standardization of 5G has been successfully completed.

Samsung Electronics Holds the Final Conference in Korea Completing 5G Standards for Commercialization

05/21/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung today announced that it hosts 3GPP RAN WGs’ final meeting to complete the 5G mobile communication standards in Busan from May 21st to 25th. This meeting will finalize the relevant standard technologies for 5G commercialization.

KT prepares to commercialize autonomous vehicles with a 5G platform

05/10/2018 | By Netmanias

KT hosted the inaugural meeting of the '2018 Future Forum' in Seoul last month, and announced the development of the 5GaVP (5G as a Vehicle Platform), a commercial self-driving platform using the innovative 5G technology demonstrated and proven in Pyeongchang.

KT declares the World's First 5G Commercialization in March 2019

03/27/2018 | By Netmanias

KT who successfully demonstrated 5G network operation and 5G pilot service at the PyeongChang Olympic Games, held a press conference on May 22 and announced the world's first 5G commercialization in March 2019.

KDDI and Samsung Successfully Complete 5G Multi-Device Trial at a Professional Baseball Stadium in Okinawa, Japan

03/27/2018 | By Netmanias

KDDI and Samsung Electronics announced on March 26 that the successful completion of a 5G field trial held in Okinawa Cellular Stadium, a 30,000-person capacity baseball stadium in Japan.

SK Telecom to Invest in ID Quantique, the Global Leader in Quantum-Safe Crypto Solutions

02/28/2018 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced today that the company will invest KRW 70 billion (US$ 65 million) in ID Quantique (IDQ), the world’s No.1 quantum-safe cryptography solutions provider based in Switzerland.

SK Telecom to Bring Everything into Realm of 5G

02/28/2018 | By Netmanias

Updated on February 28 - SK Telecom will show what the upcoming future would look like at the 2018 MWC, which lasts four days beginning Feb. 26 in Barcelona, Spain. In the 5G era, everything in the real-world will be digitized and brought into the realm of 5G network. This means the safety and stability of 5G network is vital.

Samsung Unveils the World’s First 5G FWA Commercial Solutions at MWC 2018

02/27/2018 | By Netmanias

February 26, 2018 - Samsung Electronics will spotlight its end-to-end 5G commercial solutions at MWC 2018, unveiling new possibilities for the future of mobile communications.

KT, Qualcomm and Samsung Achieve Multi-vendor 5G NR Interoperability on Path to Mobile 5G NR Trials in 2018

02/20/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung Electronics announced today the successful completion of multi-vendor 5G NR interoperable testing compliant with the recently completed 3GPP Release-15 Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G NR global standard.

SK Telecom Signs Contract on Next-Generation Fronthaul Technology Solutions with Global Companies

02/20/2018 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced today that it will sign an MoU on global expansion of 5G-PON at the MWC 2018 with global telecommunications equipment companies such as Cisco Systems and Nokia. 5G-PON is one of 5G network’s core technologies.

SK Telecom Presenting Its Newest Social VR Innovation ‘oksusu Social VR’ at MWC 2018

02/19/2018 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced today that it will introduce ‘oksusu Social VR,’ its newest VR innovation enabling users to engage with video content and interact with each other inside the virtual world, at MWC 2018.

SK Telecom to roll out ‘5G Diplomacy’ with global ICT companies at MWC 2018

02/19/2018 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom will roll out ambitious 5G diplomacy at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, which lasts four days beginning February 26.

Samsung and Cisco Team With Orange for First Multi-Vendor 5G Fixed Wireless Trial in Europe

02/13/2018 | By Netmanias

Orange, Samsung Electronics and Cisco, on February 7, announced collaboration on a 5G millimeter wave trial set to begin in the second half of 2018, across multiple homes in Romania.

SK Telecom, Alibaba to Envision ‘New ICT’ Blueprint Together

02/12/2018 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced on February 9 that Park Jung-ho, CEO and President of SK Telecom, discussed a blueprint for New ICT industry with Jack Ma, the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, at SK Telecom headquarters.

Samsung Electronics Brings Technological Innovations to the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 through Innovative Experiences at the Samsung Olympic Showcase

02/07/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics, Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications and Computing Equipment category, is bringing technological innovations to the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 through interactive experiences at the new Samsung Olympic Showcases.

SK Telecom, '5G x HD Map’ to Lead a Whole New Driving Experience on the Road

02/07/2018 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom and Korean Transportation Safety Authority (TS) announced today that two 5G self-driving cars successfully ran “cooperative driving,” where traffic information was effectively shared between the two vehicles, in K-City, the pilot city for self-driving located in Hwaseong.