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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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KT's olleh tv launched the world's first IPTV HDR service

High Dynamic Range (HDR), a technology that provides a higher level of contrast between light and dark images on the screen to create a much more realistic image, is to be used in IPTV. KT held a press conference at the KT Square in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the 12th, announcing the commercialization of the world’s first HDR IPTV service, along with Samsung Electronics and Warner Bros. H...

07/15/2016

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KT doubles Amount of LTE Coverage for Seas

Technology that can double coverage of maritime LTE up to 200km has been developed. It is predicted that maritime safety will be more enhanced as LTE communication is now possible in wide range of sea that goes from coast of Gangwon-do to Ulleung-do. KT has developed OTHAD (Over The Horizon Antenna Distribution) that is based on ‘LTE Time Advanced’ technology and announced that it h...

07/07/2016

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KT signed an MOU with 5 Domestic and Overseas Manufacturers for GiGA Wire’s Entry into...

KT is collaborating with domestic and overseas manufacturers to expand the horizon of GiGA Wire. On July 5, KT Institute of Convergence Technology signed an MOU with domestic and overseas companies to further develop GiGA Wire and create a global ecosystem for the technology. The 6 MOU signees are KT, Marvell, Ubiquoss, Dasan Networks, Lightworks and Dongwon T&I and they agreed to collaborate f...

07/07/2016

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South Korean big 3, going global with oneM2M-certified platforms

The big 3 operators in South Korea, ST Telecom, KT and LG U+, each with a global standard oneM2M-certified IoT platform, are now aiming for global market. There is much attention in the industry towards which platform provider can build more partnerships with SMEs and startups, which is essential to present new, distruptive ideas and services. In order for the operators to expand the marke...

06/20/2016

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KT has developed the World’s First Gigabit Speed capable of running in Every LAN Enviro...

This is the world’s first time internet speeds have been able to hit 1 Gbps over a 2 pairs wire connection. Without laying down new wire, 1Gbps internet is now possible cost effectively. This new technology can also be applied rapidly overseas, allowing telecom companies around the globe to improve the capabilities of existing infrastructure. On June 7th, kt (CEO Hwang Chang-gyu, kt.c...

06/14/2016

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5G for 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics - 33 Times Faster than LTE

During the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, 5G pilot service will be offered by means of 8-band CA that combines 8 100MHz carriers, supporting over 10Gbps on devices - more than 33 times faster than the current LTE's maximum 300Mbps. The drastic speed improvement will make features like 360 degree realistic videos, realistic content services powered by VR and AR, etc. a reality. In additio...

06/08/2016

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KT, Now Bringing the World’s First ‘Giga Speeds in any LAN’ - 2-par LAN Gigabit Internet

On the 7th, KT unveiled its new solution called ‘2pairs LAN GiGA Internet’, claimed to be capable of supporting 1Gbps for any customers with UTP cabling. The ‘2pairs LAN GiGA Internet’ is known to improve modulation methods between Main Distribution Frame (MDF) and home, nearly doubling speeds. The solution will enable even users without FTTH or 4-pair UTP cable...

06/07/2016

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KT's nationwide LTE-M network and IoT strategy

Before we begin.. On March 10th, the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) of the South Korea announced it would adjust the output power in unlicensed 900MHz band from the current 10mW to 200mW as an effort to stimulate the emerging IoT-related industry. The big 3, fueled by the announcement, are aggressively seeking ways to deploy IoT infrastructure. On March 18, SK Telec...

04/18/2016

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KT LTE and Broadband Network Architecture and Ecosystem

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03/31/2016

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Spectrum auction in April 2016 - What will be offered? How will it affect operators' se...

On March 18th, the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP), a ministry of South Korean government, finally revealed its plan to hold a much overdue auction for mobile spectrum at the end of April, in 2 years and 8 months after the last one in August 2013. At the auction, a total of 140 MHz (2x70 MHz) across 5 blocks will be offered. Each of the Korean big 3 operators will have a cha...

03/28/2016

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UHD TV Subscriptions in Korea reached 1.2 Million, accounting for 10% of Total IPTV Sub...

UHD TV subscriptions in Korea reached 1.2 million, accounting for 10% of total IPTV subscriptions. UHD IPTV subscriptions marked steep growth, reaching 1.2 million in just one and half year since its launch in September 2014. As of February, LG U+, KT and SK Broadband, respectively, have 510,000, 480,000 and 200,000 UHD IPTV subscribers. * Satellite UHD TV (KT Skylife): 130,000 * C...

03/17/2016

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ITU-T FG on IMT-2020 approved KT's 5G Integrated Network Management Solutions

KT said on the 13th that its documents on the 5G network management solution proposed in the 5th meeting of ITU-T Focus Group on IMT-2020 (FG on IMT-2020)* were approved as draft recommendations for the world's first 5G wired and mobile integrated network management. With the approval, KT will likely continue to take the lead in global efforts for 5G standardization. The purpose of th...

03/15/2016

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Korean Companies on MWC 2016

03/13/2016

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How ready is KT for 5G Olympics?

Around this time of year, network operators and vendors are in fierce competition in introducing innovative next generation technologies and services with Mobile World Congress (MWC) fast approaching. This year, KT and SK Telecom have already been battling to present the world's first 5G technologies and services faster. On February 15th, with the MWC 2016 just one week away, Mr. Sun...

03/13/2016

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[MWC 2016] KT - 'Global 5G Leader'

KT will showcase its cutting-edge 5G technologies and integrated services under the theme of ‘Global 5G Leader‘ in the Mobile World Congress to be held from February 22nd through 25th. The company will open a GSMA exhibition hall named 'Innovation City', jointly with other global companies like AT&T, GSMA, Sierra and Jasper. KT's exhibition hall consists of '...

02/18/2016

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KT's 5G Trials for World's First 5G Olympics

Korean mobile operator KT showed the world how their mobile communiation network is getting ready for 5G Olympics to be held in a city named PyeongChang in 2018, conducting demonstrations of real-time 5G services like 'Hologram Live', 'Sync View', and more at its Kwanghwamoon building on February 15. I. Status of building a mobile communication network for the PyeongChang W...

02/17/2016

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The Subscription of KT's Gigabit Internet Service has exceeded 1,000,000 since its Nati...

The subscription of 'Olleh GiGA Internet', KT's gigabit Internet service, has exceeded 1,000,000 since its nationwide launch in October, 2014. December 31, 2015 Internet subscribers: 8,328,419 GiGA Internet subscribers: 1,000,000 (12.0% of KT's Internet subscribers)

01/26/2016

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KT’s GiGA Subscribers (Internet, Wi-Fi, IPTV, LTE)

01/20/2016

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