LG HelloVision Launches 5G Budget Phone Service Starting at 30,000 KRW per Month

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] LG HelloVision's budget phone (MVNO) service Hello Mobile has launched 5G plans and devices priced in the 30,000 KRW range per month.

According to LG HelloVision on the 5th, the 5G service sold through Hello Mobile offline stores and the direct mall from that day consists of ▲ four types of plans (two device plans and two SIM-only plans) ▲ one device (LG V50S ThinQ).

In particular, two LG Uplus network SIM plans have been prepared, offering voice, text, and data without speed throttling at a reasonable price. For customers new to 5G service, the '5G Lite SIM 9GB (39,600 KRW/month)' is also introduced. It offers a basic fee 28% cheaper than mobile carriers, and even after the included data is used up, data can be freely used at 1Mbps speed without additional charges. Up to 20,000 KRW additional discount is applied depending on the previous month's usage performance with affiliated cards.

There is also the '5G Special SIM 180GB (66,000 KRW/month),' targeting users who prefer immersive 5G content. The single device plan was launched reflecting demand for premium 5G smartphones. This 5G service is provided together with eight LG Uplus-affiliated MVNO companies.

Woo Sang-young, head of the Hello Mobile Business Group, said, "We structured the lineup reflecting the opinions of existing customers who complained about price burdens, aiming for 5G to become a more universal service."

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