KT Enhances Indoor 5G Quality with High-Performance Optical Repeaters

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT has succeeded in developing a high-performance optical repeater that is twice as fast as existing repeaters, enabling it to strengthen its competitiveness in indoor 5G services.

According to KT on the 15th, the high-performance optical repeater developed in collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises can simultaneously transmit large-capacity data through four antennas. The speed is twice as fast compared to existing repeaters. The antennas can be installed as built-in units, preserving aesthetics while providing 5G services inside buildings. KT plans to densely install the newly developed high-performance optical repeaters mainly in indoor hotspots with heavy data usage, such as the first floors of large buildings and large marts, to offer differentiated services that satisfy both indoor 5G coverage and quality.

KT has completed the launch of 5G services in major buildings nationwide, including department stores, large shopping malls, office buildings, and transportation facilities. Seo Chang-seok, Executive Director of KT’s Network Strategy Headquarters, said, “We are securing differentiated technology through continuous cooperation with domestic telecommunications equipment companies with excellent technical capabilities. With the introduction of the high-performance optical repeater developed together with domestic SMEs, we will continuously expand the number one 5G coverage and provide high-quality 5G services anywhere indoors and outdoors.”

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