Microsoft, SKT set date for 5G cloud gaming launch
SK Telecom (SKT) and Microsoft planned to launch a cloud gaming service offering access to Xbox content from Android smartphones and tablets. From September 15, consumers will be offered access…
SKT partners HPE on 5G MEC
SK Telecom (SKT) forged a partnership with HP Enterprise (HPE) to jointly develop and market a 5G mobile edge computing (MEC) platform, first targeting operators in Southeast Asia. It forged…
Korean operators hit with record fine for 5G subsidies
South Korea levied a record KRW51.2 billion ($42.8 million) fine on operators for continued subsidy regulation breaches, this time relating to building their 5G user base, Yonhap News Agency reported.…
SKT makes smart factory play
South Korea operator SK Telecom (SKT) introduced a subscription-based smart factory service running on its 5G network, providing local manufacturing companies with customised big data analysis. The operator is offering…
LG Uplus tops Korea 5G speed ranking
LG Uplus emerged as the leading operator in South Korea in 5G download rates with an average considerably faster than its two rivals, data from Opensignal revealed. The operator recorded…
Korea operators face 5G quality test
Operators in South Korea faced their first official 5G test, with The Korea Herald reporting the Ministry of Science ICT and Future Planning began assessing the quality of services available…