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KT to launch 5G network for PyeongChang Winter Olympic by September 2017

On December 13, KT held a press conference, sharing the results of "PyeongChang 5G" field tests and introducing 5G-based media services that would offer even more enjoyable and realistic viewing experiences. KT 5G Roadmap The company aims to build a network based on 'PyeongChang 5G specifications (aka KT 5G-SIG specifications)' by September 2017 to get ready to launch the worl...

12/21/2016

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KT opened PyeongChang 5G center equipped with 5G-SIG-based base station/device and serv...

Ericsson UE (right) and BBU (left) KT announced on the 17th that it opened the PyeongChang 5G Center in Alpensia Ski Jumping Center for successful provision of 5G trial services in 2018. Equipped with a variety of 5G network equipment and devices like 5G-SIG standard-compliant base stations and antennas co-developed with global leading vendors, the center will serve as a communication cente...

11/18/2016

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KT Comes Forward with a way to Block Infectious Diseases Coming in from Abroad Using Ro...

KT and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) (Department Head Jeong Gi-seok, www.cdc.go.kr) made a joint announcement. From November 16th, a blocking infectious disease from abroad service would be provided using roaming big data, starting with KT customers. An agreement was reached in May of this year, with the CDC to formulate a response to infectious diseases from abroad. The agreement sp...

11/16/2016

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KT's 5G roadmap: Pilot service and standardization by 2018 and world's first commercial...

Hongbeom Jeon, the head of the Infrastructure Research Center, Seongmok Oh, the head of Network Division and Changseok Seo, the head of Network Strategy Unit (from left) are having a Q&A session after 5G roadmap announcement KT, a South Korea's leading network operator, said in a press conference at KT Square in Kwanghwamoon, Seoul on the 8th that it would take the lead in global init...

11/15/2016

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KT presented the world’s first IPTV VR service

[KT’s demonstration, the world’s first VR on IPTV, through Olleh tv] KT presented the world’s first IPTV VR service ‘Olleh TV 360 GiGA VR’, the world’s first IPTV VR service unveiled on Nov. 8th Viewers can enjoy VR content at home using a remote control. No expensive VR-dedicated device is needed. To promote VR content development through ’...

11/09/2016

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KT, Brings 5G Era Closer Through Software Networks

In the generation of 5G and IoT (Internet of Things), to process vast amounts of data, the need for innovative new network technology is becoming clear. With this in mind, KT worked with partner companies to launch an institution that certifies software-based network solutions. And KT will lead the consortium for researching software-based infrastructure technology. On November 4th, at thei...

11/05/2016

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KT and Samsung Succeed in World’s First 5G Connection through End-to-End 5G Networks

KT and Samsung Electronics today announced joint success in establishing and demonstrating the world’s first 5G connection through a network built from end-to-end 5G technologies. The test took place in Suwon, South Korea at Samsung Electronics’ Digital City Campus. Unlike other demonstrations of connectivity between prototype base stations and devices using proprietary specific...

10/26/2016

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KT’s GiGA Wire using copper line at 1Gbps connects the world, moving beyond Europe

KT’s GiGA Wire using copper line at 1Gbps connects the world, moving beyond Europe KT explores overseas markets with 1G copper line telecommunication technology jointly developed with Korean manufacturers GiGA Wire solution will participate in the world’s largest exhibition for solutions, the BBWF (Broadband World Forum) KT expects high demand from the European market, where...

10/19/2016

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Broadband Industry Leaders launch GiGA Wire Alliance to enable Ultra-Broadband Services...

Broadband Industry Leaders Launch GiGA Wire Alliance to Enable Ultra-Broadband Services over Existing Copper Networks GiGA Wire Alliance will include Service Providers, Equipment Manufacturers and Silicon Vendors developing Gigabit Broadband Access solutions that leverage ITU-T G.hn standard London, United Kingdom, October 18, 2016 News highlights: Industry leaders launch GiGA Wire...

10/18/2016

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KT demoed a new indoor 5G repeater

New cost-efficient 5G repeater capable of transmitting signals via coaxial cable To help 5G ecosystem to expand through technological cooperation with a local small and medium-size enterprise (SME) Indoor 5G services powered by 5G repeater to be released in 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Game KT announced on the 9th that it, in cooperation with a local SME, successfully conducted a d...

10/14/2016

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KT’s Chairman Chang-Gyu Hwang's speech at Harvard Business School - "Intelligent networ...

KT’s Chairman Chang-Gyu Hwang delivered a special speech last month at Harvard Business School on ‘Power of the Network’, introducing the company’s GiGAtopia (KT’s Forward Looking Strategy) along with details of its network innovation, and highlighting the infinite possibilities that can be brought by the next-generation network. Here are the details. ■ Power o...

10/10/2016

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KT to Establish 1Gbps GiGA-Internet over Telephone Line

KT is establishing an environment where anyone in South Korea can use 1Gbps GiGA-Internet by applying many innovative technologies. KT introduced a blueprint of ‘GiGA-Internet 2.0’ with such information on the 29th. Goal of GiGA-Internet 2.0 is to help South Koreans to use speed that is greater than 1Gbps. It is going to increase speed by introducing innovative technologies to c...

09/30/2016

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KT demonstrated the world's first NB-IoT-based service

KT, South Korea-based telecom company, announced last week (on the 20th) that it has successfully demonstrated various Internet of Small Things (IoST) services that are based on Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT) technology over its commercial LTE network in cooperation with Daejeon metropolitan city, Nokia, Kolon Industry, Intel, etc. KT teamed up with Kolon Sports, the outdoor apparel brand affiliate...

09/26/2016

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KT's how-to video platform 'dovido' targeting global market

KT on the 30th August rolled out ‘dovido’, a how-to video platform designed to help anyone to make and generate revenues out of video content easily, and shared its strategies for content platform business at a press conference. Making profits out of your own video got easier than ever ■ KT’s strategies for platform business Unlike in the communication business, oper...

09/05/2016

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KT-Nokia showcased NB-IoT technologies on the commercial LTE network

KT, in cooperation with Nokia, showcased some key 3GPP-based NB-IoT technologies on the commercial LTE network for the first time in the world on the 31st. During the showcase, Nokia’s base station and NB-IoT-dedicated core network equipment were used. NB-IoT, which stands for Narrow Band IoT, is a Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technology using only 200 KHz bandwidth substantially narrow...

09/01/2016

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KT’s wireless ‘olleh tv air’ lets you watch IPTV anywhere at home

A model holds olleh tv air, currently available as an external device for modem or set-top box. A built-in version of the device will become available next year. At a launching event for ‘olleh tv air’ held at KT Square in Seoul on the 18th, KT presented the nation’s first innovative solution that lets users enjoy wireless IPTV service with UHD quality anywhere at home....

08/19/2016

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Coverage Map for wired/wireless service now available in South Korea as well

Coverage Map for wired/wireless service now available in South Korea as well - It is the first released in South Korea KT: coverage.olleh.com/ollehIntro SK Telecom: www.sktcoverage.com LG U+: www.uplus.co.kr/css/iner/RetrieveCoverMap.hpi

08/11/2016

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Mobile connections in South Korea reached 60 million – driven by IoT

As of the end of June 2016, the number of mobile connections in South Korea reached a record of 60 million. Mobile phone subscription reached 54.3 million, 2.2% up from a year ago. Given the nation’s population of 52 million, the mobile market is already fully saturated. During the same period of time, the number of IoT connections has also increased to 4.8 million by 24.0%, subs...

08/04/2016

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Korea Mobile Market - ARPU / Revenue Stagnation

Korean big 3 mobile operators (SK Telecom, KT and LG U+) have been presenting innovative LTE services (LTE-A, LTE CA, etc.), all world’s first, every year since its LTE service launch in 2011. The operators have posted higher ARPU and revenues thanks to an increase in LTE subscriptions, which has a higher ARPU than 2G/3G. However, recent years have seen a stagnation in mobile subscription...

08/02/2016

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KT to present IEEE 802.11.ac Wave2-based 'GiGA WiFi 2.0' capable of up to 1.73 Gbps

KT’s 2nd generation GiGA WiFi promises up to 1.73 Gbps Improved QoE and added security as well KT is launching ‘GiGA WiFi 2.0’ on the 22nd, supporting up to 1.73 Gbps - twice faster than the current GiGA WiFi serving public areas like coffee shops, theaters, malls, apartment building. The current GiGA WiFi, based on the global standards IEEE 802.11.ac Wave1, ca...

07/25/2016

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