“ Mobile carriers should view 5G as a platform and create new values with companies and consumers ”
“ Mobile carriers should view 5G as a platform and create new values with companies and consumers ”
— Koo Hyun-mo , CEO , KT
focus their 5G developments towards B2B applications . “ Mobile carriers should view 5G as a platform and create new values with companies and consumers ,” adding that KT has been actively working to develop new business applications for 5G , such as digitally transferring large video files for film companies and developing remote diagnosis services for hospitals .
SK Telecom is also supporting foreign startup investment . In June , the company announced the launch of a new startup accelerator . To accelerate its innovations in 5G and edge computing , SK Telecom has invited foreign startups with expertise in 5G edge services / infrastructure and non-face-to-face solutions to audition for one of five spots in the program . The startups that are chosen will be able to test their new technologies on SK Telecom ’ s commercial 5G networks , as well as receive support and investment opportunities .
KT has also been supporting the convergence of mobile networks , big tech firms and startups with the opening of several 5G Open Labs in and around Seoul . The company ’ s first lab , located in Seocho-gu , in southern Seoul , is reportedly visited by over 100 partners each month looking to develop new business models on the 5G network .
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