LG Uplus and Ericsson-LG provide open APIs to support the development of 5G services in various fields.

LG Uplus announced on the 15th that it has completed verification of next-generation software platform technology in cooperation with telecommunications equipment manufacturer Ericsson-LG and will take the lead in creating a 5G ecosystem by utilizing this.

Through this verification, LG Uplus stated that it “confirmed that data such as network, authentication information, and location information required for 5G services can be provided in the form of international standard APIs.” In particular, small and medium-sized developers who lack core technological capabilities are expected to be able to develop innovative 5G services and create new business areas by utilizing data provided in API form.

LG U+ demonstrated its API-type software platform in areas such as public disaster control, remote driving cars, and VR/AR services.

With this verification, in the event of a disaster, a high-definition control screen can be displayed on the drone via a 5G network using the location information API, allowing for a quick response to real-time evacuation and rescue of people. Using the subscriber information API, it is also possible to use the remote driving function to move the vehicle to the location of the vehicle user and remotely park the vehicle after use.

LG Uplus plans to take the lead in creating a 5G ecosystem through various demonstrations until the end of the year.

Meanwhile, LG Uplus said, “Following the successful demonstration of a remote autonomous parking service based on the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) standard last June, we plan to build an ecosystem where various companies can utilize 5G network services, using this demonstration of an open API-based 5G network platform solution as an opportunity.”

Lee Sang-heon, head of LG Uplus NW Advanced Development, said, “We expect to be able to provide software developers with the core functions of 5G and quickly provide various services that customers want,” adding, “We will continue our research to secure next-generation network technologies so that we can create a foundation for innovative services that provide new value to customers.”

Hong Seok-won, Executive Vice President and Head of Technology for Ericsson-LG CSS (Cloud Software & Services), said, “Mobile network open APIs utilizing standardized APIs can support the development of 5G services in various fields,” and “We will increase the utilization of 5G networks by telecommunications operators and contribute to the expansion of the 5G service ecosystem through proactive technology development in the future.”