SK Telecom to Showcase '28GHz-Based 5G' Pilot Service at COEX

Part of the 28GHz Pilot Project Promoted with the Ministry of Science and ICT... Exhibition at COEX Until the 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] SK Telecom announced that from the 5th to the 11th, as part of the 28 gigahertz (GHz) pilot project promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, it will showcase a 5G 28GHz pilot service at the COEX Lobby Event Hall in Samseong-dong.

This exhibition is one of the 28GHz 5G pilot projects conducted at 10 locations nationwide by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the three mobile carriers since the 28th of last month to promote 5G activation.

At this exhibition, visitors can experience future services related to the 'Metaverse,' which has attracted significant attention both domestically and internationally. SK Telecom will present various services that provide ultra-realistic experiences, such as virtual conferences using metaverse technology and real-time high-definition live streaming services.

An ‘AI quarantine robot’ equipped with a 28GHz modem will also be exhibited. The AI quarantine robot autonomously moves around, identifies human faces to measure body temperature and check mask-wearing status. It also analyzes crowd density, provides voice guidance for social distancing, and offers hand sanitizer. It has been applied at Severance Hospital in Yongin since April and has received favorable reviews.

During the exhibition period, SK Telecom will provide 28GHz-based Wi-Fi backhaul service in the approximately 10,890-pyeong (about 35,950 square meters) COEX exhibition hall, allowing visitors to freely use Wi-Fi services.

Starting with COEX, SK Telecom plans to conduct 28GHz pilot projects for sports viewing-related media services next month at Jamsil Baseball Stadium and Jeju World Cup Stadium.

SK Telecom stated, “We have prepared so that visitors can safely experience ICT technologies representing the 5G era, such as AI quarantine robots and the metaverse,” and added, “We will continue to lead the 5G era by introducing innovative technologies and services, including discovering 28GHz business-to-business (B2B) services through Ministry of Science and ICT-led demonstration projects.”

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