KT's 'Giga Wi Internet' Surpasses 200,000 Subscribers in 8 Months Since Launch

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] KT announced on the 22nd that the number of subscribers to 'GiGA Wi Internet' surpassed 200,000 just 8 months after its launch.

GiGA Wi Internet is a new concept WiFi service first introduced by KT in the telecommunications industry in June last year. GiGA Wi Internet is a product that adds a portable WiFi router (GiGA WiFi Buddy) to the existing wired WiFi router, allowing seamless wireless internet access anywhere inside the home through the portable WiFi.

As of last month, 68% of new KT internet customers subscribed to the 'GiGA WiFi Home' service, and among them, 36% chose GiGA Wi Internet. KT explained that the popularity of GiGA Wi Internet is due to the 'Untact' lifestyle pattern, where telecommuting and non-face-to-face remote classes, implemented for social distancing amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, have become routine.

Following the launch of the home WiFi router 'GiGA WiFi Home ax' applying WiFi 6 in August last year, KT has completed development this month of the portable WiFi supporting WiFi 6, 'GiGA WiFi Buddy ax,' and is preparing for its release.

GiGA WiFi Buddy ax supports speeds up to 1.2Gbps, the same as GiGA WiFi Home ax. Customers subscribing to the 'GiGA Wi Internet 1G' product, which provides wired speeds up to 1Gbps, can enjoy true gigabit-level wired and wireless internet throughout their home with GiGA WiFi Buddy ax.

Additionally, GiGA WiFi Buddy ax enhances stability by about 20% in data processing efficiency through 'OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)' technology. It provides a service environment where up to 8 users simultaneously connected with WiFi 6-supported smartphones and laptops, including Galaxy S21, iPhone 12, and LG Gram, can use high-capacity services such as video conferencing and Netflix without interruption.

Hyunjin Park, Executive Vice President and Head of KT Customer Strategy Division, said, “KT will fulfill its role as Korea’s number one internet provider by offering services that cover speed and coverage based on GiGA WiFi,” adding, “We will continue to strive to provide innovative services tailored to changing customer lifestyle patterns.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.