KT Demonstrates 5G Slicing Technology at Gwanghwamun World Cup Street Cheering Event

Ensuring Stable Communications for Field Staff

KT announced on June 28 that it had conducted a demonstration of 5G standalone (SA) network slicing technology at a World Cup street cheering event held in the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul on June 25.

A KT field operator is conducting a 5G SA network slicing proof-of-concept test at a street cheering event. KT.

Network slicing is a technology that divides a single 5G network into multiple virtual networks, allocating necessary resources for each service. It enables stable communications for specific purposes even in situations where network traffic surges.

During this event, separate network resources were allocated for field staff, as well as Seoul Metropolitan Government and Jongno District public officials. KT explained that by configuring a communication environment isolated from general users' traffic, it was able to maintain operational stability for the event even in crowded conditions, supporting essential communications such as radio-type communication, on-site situation sharing, and emergency response contact.

KT confirmed the difference in communication quality between devices equipped with network slicing and general devices, and verified that security personnel could utilize stable communication channels for emergencies without being affected by surrounding network congestion.

Kim Yeonggeol, Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Business at KT, stated, "We will provide new solutions in both B2B and B2C sectors, and continue to expand the value of communications into various fields such as mega-events, industrial sites, and public safety."

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