KT Successfully Completes MEC Roaming Test with Spanish and Chinese Telecom Operators

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT has successfully completed the first-ever verification of 'MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) roaming' technology with major telecom companies such as Spain's Telefonica and China's China Unicom.

According to KT on the 17th, MEC technology processes user data very close to the physical location without transferring it to a central server. When applied to 5G networks, this technology enables 5G convergence services that require ultra-low latency functions, such as connected cars and smart factories, to operate more smoothly.

KT used a smartphone app equipped with MEC functionality for this technology verification. This app allows users to download KT's 'Seezn' content from a nearby location. While connected via roaming, a test was conducted to deliver Seezn's media content to the device from the most suitable MEC location of the local telecom operator, considering the user's position, the latency, and bandwidth required by the app.

Once MEC roaming technology is commercialized, roaming service users will be able to continuously enjoy ultra-low latency data services by utilizing the MEC infrastructure of the local telecom operator even when visiting overseas. KT evaluated this technology verification as a technical proof that different MEC platforms built independently by telecom operators worldwide can communicate without issues.

Lee Jong-sik, Head of KT Infrastructure Research Institute (Executive Director), said, "Through the verification of MEC roaming technology, users can receive high-quality, fast, and secure 5G services not only domestically but also abroad," adding, "KT will continue to develop various innovative technologies and differentiated communication platforms that customers can experience in daily life to lead the global MEC market."

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