SKT and KT Win Awards at Global Telecom Ceremony, Showcasing Technology Leadership

Domestic telecommunications companies have been recognized for their technological capabilities by winning consecutive awards at global telecommunications ceremonies.

SK Telecom announced on the 26th that it won the 'Most Sustainable Network' category at the Network X Awards held in Paris, France, for its advanced network technology.

At the Network X Awards event, Lee Sang-min, Head of SKT Access Development Team, is receiving an award.
[Photo by SKT]

Network X is a globally prestigious event in the information and communication technology (ICT) field hosted by the global ICT research organization Informa Telecom & Media. It is an international conference attended by more than 100 expert speakers and over 1,000 global telecommunications companies, large corporations, and startups.

SKT won the 'Most Sustainable Network Project' category with its transparent antenna and RIS (Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface) technology, which can be applied to 4G, 5G bands, and future mobile communication bands.

SKT's transparent antenna and RIS technology involve attaching antennas with thin metal patterns in the form of small, lightweight transparent films to glass to receive radio waves. This allows the antennas to be installed so harmoniously with the surrounding environment that their presence on the glass is hardly noticeable. Additionally, it is expected to have insulating effects that block heat while allowing light and radio waves to pass through.

By utilizing transparent antenna and RIS technology, wireless quality can be enhanced, mobile communication in-building service coverage can be expanded, and energy efficiency can be improved to reduce power consumption. It can also be used to reflect specific frequency bands to expand coverage inside buildings.

Ryu Tak-gi, head of SKT's infrastructure technology division, stated, “We plan to continue research and development and commercialization efforts to provide the best service with advanced technology leading global telecommunications technology.”

Jang Ha-wook, Team Leader of KT GiGA Terminal Development-TF (center), is seen taking a commemorative photo after receiving an award at the WBA Awards.
[Photo by KT]

KT won the 'Best Wi-Fi Network Operator' category at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Awards held in Paris, France. It also won the 'Leading Telco to Techco Transformation' category at the Network X Awards.

The WBA Awards is the most prestigious global ceremony that selects companies with outstanding achievements and innovations in the Wi-Fi field worldwide. KT achieved the feat of winning the 'Best Wi-Fi Network Operator' category for three consecutive years, following 2022. The 'Best Wi-Fi Network Operator Award' is given to companies with excellent Wi-Fi technology and contributions to the development of the industry. KT was recognized for leading technology in this field by launching the latest KT Wi-Fi 7 Home AP and the 'Genie TV All-in-One Soundbar,' which combines GiGA Genie, set-top box, and Home AP.

Additionally, the 'Leading Telco to Techco Transformation' award KT received at Network X is given to operators who have made the greatest leap from traditional telecommunications companies to digital transformation. KT was evaluated as having presented a successful digital platform blueprint with AI, big data, and cloud-based ICT capabilities in its nationwide 5G standalone (SA) network service, the first in Korea.

Gu Jae-hyung, Executive Director of KT's Network Research and Technology Headquarters, said, “This award is a great achievement recognizing once again that KT's network technology is world-class,” adding, “Based on solid network technology, we will lead Korea's telecommunications as a digital platform company combining CT and IT capabilities.”

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