Samsung Wins Home Office Contract to Supply Upgrade Emergency Services Network

11/27/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics announced on November 24 that the company has been awarded a contract for the supply of smartphones and related accessories by the Home Office for use on the emergency services network (ESN) across the UK.

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 Trials LTE Cat.M1, Advanced Technology for IoT Applications

11/14/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom announced on November 13 that the company successfully completed the deployment of LTE Cat-M1, the latest LTE technology for IoT applications.

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 develops the nation’s first Wi-Fi technology delivering quadrupled speed

10/23/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced the introduction of a new technology for the next generation Wi-Fi that can deliver speed as fast as 5G technology.

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.

Samsung releases first cellular IoT mobile device 'Connect Tag' for multi-purpose tracking

10/17/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics is launching the Samsung Connect Tag – a new way to keep track of the loved ones, valuables and all the matters in life. The Samsung Connect Tag is the world’s first consumer mobile product to use narrowband network technology (NB-IoT, Cat.M1)

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’s ICT Experience Center ‘T.um’ Reopens

09/28/2017 | By Netmanias

SK Telecom today announced that it has reopened T.um, its ICT experience center located at its head office building in Seoul, Korea (1F - the emerging world of 5G, 2F - a more distant future created by ICT).

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.

KT and 'Dalim Special Vehicle' to launch commercial NB-IoT-empowered gas metering service at the end of September

09/25/2017 | By Netmanias

KT and Dalim Special Vehicle (Dalim) announced last week that the upcoming launch of NB-IoT-based 'Remote LP gas metering service' scheduled at the end of September.

KT to offer free 'Wi-Fi roaming' in China and Japan

09/25/2017 | By Netmanias

KT announced last week that it will be offering 'Wi-Fi roaming' service 'at all time and at no charge' to its customers who travel in Japan and China.

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).

Samsung Expands Commitment to Autonomous Driving Technology

09/14/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics established the Samsung Automotive Innovation Fund, a new $300-million fund focused exclusively on the automotive market. In addition to the fund, HARMAN, acquired by Samsung, has established a new Autonomous/ADAS Strategic Business Unit.

Samsung and TTTech Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next Generation of Autonomous and Safety Technology to Automakers

09/14/2017 | By Netmanias

Samsung Electronics today announced a strategic partnership with TTTech, a global leader in the field of robust networking and safety controls. Along with this partnership, Samsung will also make a €75 million strategic investment in TTTech.