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SoftBank and Ericsson Demonstrate Physical AI Powered by AI-RAN, Edge AI, and 5G

On February 27, SoftBank and Ericsson successfully demonstrated Physical AI using a low-latency, highly reliable wireless network powered by AI-RAN. In this demonstration, AI analyzed camera and sensor data from robots to understand the environment and control robot movements. In conventional robot development, the dominant approach has been onboard AI, where all AI processing is completed...

04/06/2026

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[SK Telecom and DOCOMO White Paper] Key Enabling Features for the Evolution of vRAN and...

03/31/2026

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SK Telecom and DOCOMO Publish White Paper on Requirements for Advancing vRAN and AI‑RAN...

SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, hereinafter referred to as “SKT”) and Japan’s leading mobile operator NTT DOCOMO, INC. today announced the release of a white paper on the key enabling features for vRAN1 evolution and the path to AI-RAN2 (the white paper), as the latest outcome of their ongoing technical cooperation. The white paper reviews the prospects for further enhancement and...

03/31/2026

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Public and Private Sectors, Academia, and Industry Join Forces Towards Becoming the 'To...

AINA Borad Members, Source: AINA The "AI Network Alliance" comprising public and private sectors, academia, and industry has been launched, aiming to capture 20% of the global market. 34 companies and institutions, including KT (Chairman), SKT, LG U+, Samsung, LG Electronics, and AWS, participate. Following the APEC summit, the 'Korean Team-NVIDIA Cooperation Meeting' and the '...

03/06/2026

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SK Telecom, Supermicro and Schneider Electric Sign MOU on Total Solutions for AI Data C...

· Collaborate on adoption of a pre-fabricated modular model for integrated server and infrastructure design · Accelerated artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) deployment and enhanced cost efficiency to strengthen global responsiveness and competitiveness SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today announced it has signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global server...

03/04/2026

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SK Telecom Expands Global AI Partnerships at MWC Barcelona 2026

CEO Jung Jaihun hosted the AIDC conference, presenting the role and vision of telcos as key players in AI infrastructure. SKT introduced the ‘Sovereign AI Package’ strategy, which combines AI infrastructure, proprietary models, and industry services. Jung also discussed AI cooperation with major telecom operators and technology groups across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. SK...

03/03/2026

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SK Telecom CEO Unveils ‘AI Native’ Strategy at MWC26, Driving Korea’s Leap in AI Innova...

Seizing the golden time for a major transformation, with ‘Customer Value & AI’ as the top two priorities for driving change Major overhaul of systems and infrastructure, the foundation of telecommunications, centered on AI Redesigning customer-friendly products, promoting integrated AI agents, and strengthening communication with customers Advancing hyperscale AI data centers, de...

03/02/2026

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KT Unveils ‘K RaaS’ Robot Platform at Mobile World Congress 2026 - Field-Ready Physical...

Intelligent execution architecture enabling autonomous collaboration among heterogeneous robots from situational awareness to mission completion Agent-based collaboration platform where AI understands physical environments and determines optimal actions Combines ultra-high-speed networks, AI and robotics to expand across industries and target the global AX market KT Corporation un...

03/01/2026

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2026 SK Telecom 6G White Paper: Vision on Future Network Architecture, ATHENA (AI, Trus...

02/23/2026

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SK Telecom Publishes Third 6G White Paper ‘ATHENA’

Members of SK Telecom who participated in the research and writing of this 6G white paper SKT continues its 6G white paper series launched in 2023, highlighting the direction of communication infrastructure in the AI era. SKT presents a vision rooted in fundamental network values such as security, stability, and quality, with a focus on AI-native innovation. SKT continues to actively parti...

02/23/2026

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SK Telecom to Showcase Full-Stack AI Capabilities at MWC Barcelona 2026

Highlighting SKT’s competitiveness across AI infrastructure, models and services at MWC26 from March 2–5 Exhibiting AI data center expertise along with innovations in network and marketing powered by AI infrastructure Demonstrating SKT’s hyperscale AI foundation model ‘A.X K1’ and showcasing key physical AI technologies Pursuing collaboration with global telecom...

02/22/2026

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KT Successfully Demonstrates AI-Based Next-Generation Wireless Transceiver Technology

KT, in collaboration with Qualcomm and Rohde & Schwarz, demonstrates 6G AI technology. AI enables more accurate Channel State Information (CSI), improving downlink speed by 50% Collaboration with Qualcomm and Rohde & Schwarz proves AI-RAN performance in a commercial network environment KT: “We will strengthen global cooperation to evolve toward intelligent networks in the 6G era.&rdq...

02/11/2026

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Understanding the AI-RAN Concept Through Use Cases – AI for RAN, AI and RAN, and AI on RAN

At present, as mobile communications evolve beyond 5G toward 6G, AI-RAN has emerged as one of the most prominent and critical keywords. Its significance lies not merely in the idea of “adding AI to RAN,” but in the much broader ambition of redesigning the radio access network itself around AI. In this article, we organize the concept of AI-RAN and, through analysis of real-world d...

01/27/2026

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Samsung Electronics and KT Corporation Successfully Validate AI-RAN on Commercial Netwo...

▲ Researchers from Samsung Research of Samsung Electronics and the Future Network Laboratory at KT Corporation evaluate the results of AI-RAN optimization technology. Samsung Electronics and KT Corporation (KT) announced they have successfully validated AI-based radio access network (AI-RAN) optimization technology on KT’s commercial network, confirming that stable, uninterrupted servi...

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SKT and Samsung Electronics Join Forces to Co-Develop 6G AI-RAN Technology

Ryu Tak-gi, Head of SKT Network Technology, and Jung Jin-guk, Head of Samsung Research’s Next-Generation Communications Research Center, along with other representatives from both companies, pose for a commemorative photo. SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics Sign Strategic MOU for Joint 6G Technology Development Based on AI Capabilities. The two companies will advance 6G communicat...

11/03/2025

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SK Telecom Accelerates Expansion of Its AI Data Center Initiative

Expanding the artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) in Ulsan to a 1 GW-scale capacity, targeting the Asian market with LNG energy-specialized AIDC solutions Strengthening Edge AI, AI-RAN and Physical AI Cloud technologies through collaboration with global tech giants like AWS and NVIDIA Evolving into a comprehensive AIDC developer, overseeing the entire AIDC process Partnering with the...

11/03/2025

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SK Telecom and Schneider Electric Solidify MEP Partnership for SK AIDC in Ulsan

Following MoU signing at MWC25, the two companies have formalized their partnership to jointly build artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) infrastructure in Ulsan. Additional MoU was also signed to expand collaboration to SK Group affiliates and maximize synergy. SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) announced that it has signed a comprehensive integrated procurement agreement with Schneider Electric...

08/31/2025

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KT, First in Korea to Commercially Validate AI-RAN… Accelerating Network Innovation

KT staff members carry out AI-RAN technology validation on the company’s commercial 5G network Verification of a core 6G technology… First applied in Naju, to be expanded step by step AI enhances perceived quality by precisely estimating radio signal strength and increasing processing capacity KT: “We will lead network innovation and continuously strengthen our...

08/26/2025

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Korea secures 1.9 Trillion KRW in Supplementary Budget for AI Sector—Laying the Groundw...

Expanding AI computing infrastructure by securing 10,000 advanced GPUs by year-end (KRW 1.6341 trillion) Launching a full-scale initiative to develop world-class AI models (KRW 213.6 billion) Hosting the Global AI Challenge to foster top-tier talent in the second half of the year (KRW 10 billion) Strengthening support for early commercialization of domestic AI semiconductors (KRW 49.4 billio...

05/20/2025

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SK Telecom to Strengthen AIDC Capabilities with Schneider Electric

SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today announced a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25). The partners will collaborate on mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems for artificial intelligence data centers (AIDCs). Schneider Electric is a leading company in power and distribution technology...

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