[2020 National Audit] Three Telecom Companies "Will Launch Affordable Online Plans"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] At the National Assembly audit of the Korea Communications Commission held on the 8th, the three major telecommunications companies attending as witnesses announced that they would reduce household communication expenses by launching online plans that allow non-face-to-face subscriptions in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Byun Jae-il, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, "There are many public complaints that communication fees are expensive. If subscriptions are made online, I believe communication fees can be reduced," and asked, "Isn't it possible to reduce costs by up to 20-30% compared to now?"

Yu Sang-young, Head of SK Telecom MNO Business, said, "I strongly agree. SK Telecom will also strive to reorganize plans that increase customer-friendly benefits." He added, "We will launch online plans by the end of this year or early next year at the latest."

Kang Guk-hyun, Head of KT Customer Division, also said, "KT is increasing the online proportion, and we will work to increase it further," adding, "It takes time for general distribution channels to adapt to online. We will steadily improve our structure." Hwang Hyun-sik, President of LG Uplus, also said, "I agree. We will work hard to prepare (the launch of online plans)."

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