KT, Intel Introduce Wi-Fi 7 Technology as First Telecom Operator

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] KT announced on the 2nd that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Intel at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 exhibition held in Barcelona to stabilize Wi-Fi 7 performance and create a better user experience.

The two companies agreed to mutually cooperate for the rapid market entry of Wi-Fi 7 through technology application and promotion. Wi-Fi 7 is the next-generation Wi-Fi standard based on the IEEE 802.11be standard currently under research.

Wi-Fi 7 offers speeds up to 11.5Gbps (theoretical value based on 4 router antennas), enabling it to serve as infrastructure for high-quality video streaming (8K, 16K), large-capacity P2P services, remote conferencing, AR, and VR services. It also merges multiple Wi-Fi frequencies simultaneously to reliably deliver data in various Wi-Fi environments.

At MWC 2023, KT showcased the next-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology by exhibiting the ‘GiGA WiFi Premium 7’ router equipped with Wi-Fi 7 in collaboration with Intel, as well as Intel platform-based laptops featuring Intel’s upcoming Wi-Fi solutions.

KT plans to lead the Wi-Fi 7 market and build a new internet ecosystem by supplying Wi-Fi 7 APs, which have higher technical difficulty than existing Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, to the market early. The global Wi-Fi 7 standard is expected to be finalized early next year.

Kim Byungkyun, Head of KT’s Device Business Division, said, "Through this agreement with Intel, we have established a foundation to provide a perfect experience for Wi-Fi 7 by sharing KT’s excellent Wi-Fi development and operation experience," adding, "KT will continue to play a leading role in technology going forward."

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