South Korea eyes nationwide 5G-based Wi-Fi in subways
South Korea's MSIT pledged support to mobile operators and transit providers to expand 5G-based Wi-Fi across underground railway networks nationwide, following a deployment on Incheon Metro Lines 1 and 2. The project replaced LTE with 5G to feed the Wi-Fi system, with all three national carriers involved.
- Pilot 5G Wi-Fi launched on Incheon Metro Lines 1 and 2
- All three South Korean mobile operators support the project
- MSIT promises policy support for nationwide expansion
- Tests showed uninterrupted HD video under heavy simultaneous use
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