KT, Verizon and Samsung Collaborate to Demonstrate and Advance Next Level of 5G Innovation

02/07/2018 | By Netmanias

KT, Verizon, and Samsung Electronics joined to demonstrate Samsung 5G solutions and use cases, including a prototype 5G tablet device, and a successful live video call conducted over 5G between Minneapolis, USA and Seoul, Korea during a sponsored sport event.

SK Telecom sent a Second 5G RFP to Major RAN Vendors to develop Commercial 5G RAN and Core Equipmens based on Global Standards

01/31/2018 | By Netmanias

Since 3GPP has announced the first standard of 5G in December last year, SK Telecom rapidly sent out second RFP and planed to early select 5G partner companies to develop commercial equipment together.

KT held a Briefing Session on 5G Commercial System RFP for selecting 5G System Development Partners

01/29/2018 | By Netmanias

KT held a briefing session on 5G RFP for selecting 5G commercial system development partner company at KT Gwanghwamun West building on the 29th. The meeting was held to explain KT's 5G commercialization direction and key technology requirements for the six global manufacturers (Nokia, Samsung, Cisco, etc.) attending.

Verizon Selects Samsung for 5G Commercial Launch

01/04/2018 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics America, today announced that it has been selected to supply Verizon with commercial 5G FWA network solutions. The two companies will begin by launching commercial 5G services in Sacramento, California in the second half of 2018.

SK Telecom successfully deployed 5G infrastructure in K-City

12/28/2017 | By Netmanias

announced that the company, along with Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA), successfully deployed 5G infrastructure in K-City, the country’s pilot city for self-driving.

SK Telecom’s Fronthaul Technology for 5G Adopted as Korean National Standard

12/19/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced on December 15 that its newly developed element of 5G network technology was adopted as a Korean national standard by the TTA. The name of the element is fronthaul, or nicknamed as the capillary of the 5G networks.

KDDI and Samsung Complete First Successful Demonstration of 5G on a Train Moving at 100km/h

12/01/2017 | By Netmanias

KDDI and Samsung Electronics have successfully completed the first 5G demonstration on a moving train traveling at over 100 km/h (over 60 mph).

SK Telecom successfully deploys 5G-PON, next generation technology for radio access network

11/21/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that it successfully deployed 5G-PON (Passive Optical Network), next generation technology for distribution networks, that can deliver both LTE and 5G communications services.

SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Company, Hanwha Asset Management, and Element AI to form joint investment fund for AI and smart mobility

11/17/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced on November 16 that it will join forces with Hyundai Motor Company, Hanwha Asset Management and Element AI to form the AI Alliance Fund that will invest in startups with innovative technology and ideas throughout the world.

SK Telecom Presents New Technology for 10x Faster Traffic Processing in 5G Network

11/07/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that it has successfully pioneered a new technology, which will help 5G network equipment to process data traffic 10 times faster than LTE.

SK Telecom Accelerates Efforts to Rollout 5G Earlier-than-Expected

11/03/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced on November 1 the successful demonstration of essential technologies for 5G network communications in a real-world setting, accelerating its research and development efforts to roll out 5G service earlier than expected.

LG U+ and Huawei complete World's First Trial of Live UHD IPTV over 5G FWA with Chipset based 5G CPE

10/27/2017 | By Netmanias

LG U+ and Huawei have successfully completed the pre-commercial trial of the world's first live ultra-high-definition (UHD) IPTV over 5G FWA with a chipset based 5G millimeter-wave CPE.

SK Telecom brings TANGO into the mobile networks for network evolution with AI

10/19/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced today that the company has expanded the application of the ‘T Advanced Next Generation Operational Supporting System,’ also known as TANGO, to all telecommunications network of the company.

KT succeeds in World's First Interworking Demonstration including 5G network, 5G device and Service

10/18/2017 | By Netmanias

KT announced on October 27 that it succeeded in interworking a 5G device of Samsung Electronics in compliance with 'Pyeongchang 5G standard' with KT's 5G demonstration network located at the main stadium of the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games.

SK Telecom Wins 5G Asia Awards for Two Consecutive Years

10/10/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom has been chosen as the winner of the 5G Asia Awards 2017 in the categories of 1) ‘Best Core Network Product,’ 2) ‘Leading Contribution to NFV and SDN’ at this year’s TexhXLR8 awards held on October 3, 2017 in Singapore.

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 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.

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).

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.

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.