South Korea launches the world?s first fully-fledged 5G mobile networks Friday, a transformational leap that already has superpowers sparring for ...
SEOUL: South Korea launches the world's first fully-fledged 5G mobile networks on Friday , a transformational leap that already has superpowers sparring for control of an innovation that could potentially change the day-to-day lives of billions of people.
The system will bring smartphones near-instantaneous connectivity - 20 times faster than the existing 4G - allowing users to download entire movies in less than a second. The US has pressed its allies and major economies to avoid 5G solutions from Chinese-owned telecom giant Huawei, citing security risks that technological backdoors could give Beijing access to 5G-connected utilities and other components.Huawei, the global leader, has registered 1,529 5G patents, according to data analysis firm IPlytics.
All three of South Korea's mobile networks - KT, SK Telecom and LG UPlus go live with their 5G services. Until now, no mobile networks have offered nationwide 5G access. In the US, hotspots in a few selected cities have offered 5G speeds but over wifi only, while Qatari firm Ooredoo says it offers 5G services in and around Doha, but does not have devices available to use them.
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