Ministry of Science and ICT Strengthens 5G Quality Evaluation... Announcement by Year-End

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 2nd that it will strengthen the evaluation of 5G services in the telecommunications service quality assessment to promote improvements in communication service quality experienced by users and to expand investments.

First, the quality evaluation target areas will be expanded nationwide. Last year, the evaluation covered all administrative districts in 85 cities nationwide, and this year it will be extended to major eup and myeon areas. Considering the commercialization schedule of the joint network of the three major mobile carriers in rural and fishing villages, pilot measurements will be conducted in the second half of the year, and full-scale evaluations will begin next year.

Measurements for transportation facilities will also be strengthened. Unlike last year, when measurements were focused on certain sections and routes, this year the scope will be expanded to cover all subway, high-speed rail, and highway routes and sections. For subways and highways, measurements will be conducted more thoroughly across various time periods such as commuting hours, and the measured speeds will be categorized and analyzed into the lower 30%, middle 40%, and upper 30%, with results announced accordingly.

Indoor evaluation targets will also be expanded. Previously limited to about 4,500 major multi-use facilities, this year indoor evaluations will randomly select samples from all small and medium facilities in all administrative districts of 85 cities nationwide and major eup and myeon areas to check 5G connectivity availability. Continuous evaluations will also be conducted in major residential areas (large apartment complexes) and major university buildings, and pilot measurements will be promoted for accessible apartment interiors.

The results of the telecommunications service quality assessment will be comprehensively announced at the end of the year after more detailed measurements and analyses, reflecting the expansion of 5G coverage and the significant increase in evaluation target areas and facilities compared to the previous year.

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