Samsung Advances Innovation in Cloud-Based Private 5G Network Solutions on Microsoft Azure

09/28/2020 | By

Samsung today announced an agreement to collaborate with Microsoft on an end-to-end, cloud-based private 5G network solution. As a part of this collaboration, the two companies plan to advance the virtualization of 5G solutions, which will include the deployment of Samsung’s virtualized RAN, virtualized Core, and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) technologies on Microsoft Azure.

Samsung Brings 5G Indoors with New Commercial 5G mmWave Small Cell for In-building Use

09/24/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics. Co. Ltd. today unveiled a new integrated 5G mmWave small cell for indoor use as part of the company’s full suite of 5G in-building products, Samsung Link.

Samsung and KDDI Complete 5G End-to-End Network Slicing Demonstration

09/23/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics and KDDI today announced the successful completion of the first 5G end-to-end (E2E) network slicing demonstration with a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) in Tokyo, Japan. The companies showed a glimpse of various new use cases using 5G E2E network slicing on a virtual network that ties together Samsung’s virtualized core, virtualized RAN, and orchestration.

SKT and Microsoft Launch SKT 5GX Cloud Game Powered by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

09/16/2020 | By

SK Telecom and Microsoft today launched ‘SKT 5GX Cloud Game’ powered by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in Korea, making the country the first Asian market to offer Xbox’s cloud gaming service.

SK Telecom Forms Global Cooperation for 5G NFV Technology Evolution

09/10/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Samsung Electronics, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Intel for cooperation in the commercialization of an evolved 5G network functions virtualization (NFV) platform.

SK Telecom and Woowa Brothers Join Hands for Robot Delivery Service Powered by 5G Edge Cloud

08/04/2020 | By

SK Telecom and Woowa Brothers today announced that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for technology and business collaboration to gain leadership in 5G edge cloud-based delivery robot services.

SK Telecom Introduces 5G-Powered Augmented Reality Tour for Changdeokgung Palace

07/27/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it, together with the Cultural Heritage Administration and Google, launched ‘Changdeok ARirang,’ an augmented reality (AR) service based on 5G edge cloud to provide an immersive experience for visitors of Changdeokgung Palace.

KT’s 2nd Generation AI Hotel Robot Enhances Room Services

06/30/2020 | By

KT Corp., South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced its second-generation GiGA Genie hotel robot, dubbed “N Bot,” has improved room service at Seoul’s Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences.

SK Telecom Introduces 5G-Powered Autonomous Robot to Help Fight Against COVID-19

05/26/2020 | By

SK Telecom announced today that, together with Omron Electronics Korea, it developed a 5G-powered autonomous robot to enable a systematic and efficient response against the coronavirus (COVID-19).

KT Commercializes 5G Self-Driving Freight Carts

05/26/2020 | By

KT Corp., South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced today that it is using 5G self-driving carts at its logistics center, enabling a nearly 50 percent reduction in employees’ travel range for loading and transporting inventory.

SK Telecom Announces its 5G Achievements and Plans on the First Anniversary of 5G Launch

03/29/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced its 5G milestones achieved over the past year since launching the world’s first 5G service on April 3, 2019, along with its plans going forward.

SK Telecom Establishes Digital Healthcare Joint Venture Named Invites Healthcare

03/11/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it established a digital healthcare joint venture named Invites Healthcare with Newlake Alliance Management, a Korean private equity firm.

Samsung Expands to New Zealand in 5G Networks Deal with Spark

03/04/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with Spark New Zealand to take part in building Spark’s 5G network in 2020.

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Ensure 5G In-building Coverage with 5G Repeater

03/01/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it will provide its 5G repeaters to support Deutsche Telekom’s customer trial for 5G indoor coverage in Germany.

Samsung’s CDU50 Next Generation Baseband Unit Advances 5G Evolution with Cutting-Edge Technologies

02/27/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics today announced the commercial availability of its next generation Baseband Unit (BBU), the CDU50. The new solution was first commercialized in Korea and will be commercially launched in the U.S. and other global markets in the second quarter of this year.

U.S. Cellular Selects Samsung 5G and 4G LTE Network Solutions

02/21/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics has announced a commercial agreement with U.S. Cellular for 5G and 4G LTE network solutions. The new agreement establishes terms under which U.S. Cellular can purchase Samsung’s commercially-proven network solutions, including 5G New Radio (NR) technology, to help U.S. Cellular deliver next-generation service.

SK Telecom and Microsoft Expands Project xCloud Preview to Strengthen Leadership in Cloud Gaming Market

01/21/2020 | By

SK Telecom and Microsoft today announced that they will expand Project xCloud Preview in Korea, inviting more players to participate, adding new games, and delivering the Microsoft Game Streaming app via the One Store beginning Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

KT and Samsung Medical Center to Build 5G Smart Hospital

01/20/2020 | By

KT Corporation, Korea’s largest telecommunications company, and the Samsung Medical Center (SMC) announced last week that they have jointly developed an innovative, 5G-powered medical service as an initial step to establishing a 5G smart hospital.

SK Telecom Achieves World’s First Standalone 5G Over-the-Air Data Transmission on Multi-Vendor Commercial 5G Network

01/20/2020 | By

SK Telecom today announced that it has successfully accomplished the world’s first standalone (SA) 5G data session on its multi-vendor commercial 5G network.

Samsung Acquires Network Services Provider TeleWorld Solutions to Accelerate U.S. 5G Network Expansion

01/13/2020 | By

Samsung Electronics today announced the completion of an agreement to acquire TeleWorld Solutions (TWS), a network services provider headquartered in Chantilly, VA. TWS provides network design, testing and optimization services to mobile service and cable operators, equipment OEMs and other companies across the U.S. With network builds associated with 5G and 4G LTE enhancements advancing in the U.S, the acquisition will address the need for end-to-end support in delivering network solutions.