Samsung Electronics Expands 'Eum5G' Solutions in Domestic Public and Private Sectors

Participation in the '5G Convergence Service Project'... "Promoting the Expansion of the Eum 5G Ecosystem"

Samsung Electronics employees are verifying the performance of dedicated equipment for Eum 5G.
Photo by Samsung Electronics

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Yeju] Samsung Electronics announced on the 31st that it will participate in the domestic '5G Convergence Service Project' to expand the provision of I-eum 5G (5G private network) solutions to public and private sectors.

The 5G Convergence Service Project, led by the Ministry of Science and ICT, aims to discover and spread impactful 5G convergence services by utilizing the characteristics of I-eum 5G and 5G technology in public and private sectors, and to provide opportunities for applying I-eum 5G related technologies and participating in projects.

I-eum 5G refers to a communication network that uses 5G frequencies allowing general companies, besides mobile network operators, to directly build 5G networks. In Korea, since last year, the 4.7GHz and 28GHz bands have been allocated as dedicated frequencies for private networks, and preparations for commercial services are underway.

Samsung Electronics will provide 'I-eum 5G dedicated solutions' in five fields: energy, safety, water resource management, medical care, and medical education, in cooperation with public and private institutions.

In the public sector, Samsung will collaborate with Korea Electric Power Corporation (energy), Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (safety), and Korea Water Resources Corporation (water resource management) to support 5G convergence services that enhance public interest, safety, and security.

In the private sector, Samsung will cooperate with Ewha Mokdong Hospital (medical care) and Samsung Medical Center (medical education) to create convergence services combining cutting-edge medical and communication technologies based on the I-eum 5G platform.

Samsung Electronics plans to provide each demand institution with a consortium-based 'I-eum 5G dedicated solution,' including Compact Core, Compact Macro, and radio base stations supporting the dedicated private network frequencies of 4.7GHz and 28GHz.

Jang Yong, Executive Director of Samsung Electronics' Network Business Division B2B Group, said, "This collaboration with domestic public and private institutions is a result combining Samsung Electronics' 5G technology and private network service commercialization know-how," adding, "Samsung Electronics will continue to create new added value and drive digital innovation through 5G leadership and synergy between domestic and international companies."

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