| U+, IoT service LTE-M1, integrated with ZET
Service begins at major tourist destinations on Jeju Island on the 12th.
IoT, high battery efficiency, and no disconnection even on the go

A one-person transportation service using IoT is launched.

LG Uplus announced on the 12th that it has applied the latest IoT technology, 'LTE-M1', to 'ZET', a new shared personal mobility service launched by Hyundai Motor Company in Jeju Island.

ZET is a last-mile mobility platform developed by Hyundai Motor Company that provides individual transportation services such as electric bicycles and electric kickboards within a certain area.

LG U+ has implemented mobility-optimized communication connectivity into this shared mobility service by incorporating IoT technology that enables seamless data processing even while on the move. This allows customers to accurately track the location and status of their desired bicycle or kickboard.

This IoT technology is more power-efficient than existing LTE communications. Even when transmitting large amounts of data, it can be used for years without worrying about battery life. This makes it suitable for shared personal mobility services that frequently process location and status data while simultaneously operating for long periods without battery recharging.

The ZET service launched on Jeju Island on the 12th, with a fleet of 80 electric bicycles and 30 electric kickboards. Customers can access the service in two locations: near Iho Tewoo Beach and around Songaksan Mountain. ZET coverage is planned to expand to Daejeon and other areas in the future.

An LG U+ official said, “We will provide services in areas frequently visited by both tourists and Jeju residents within Jeju Island,” adding, “We expect this to contribute to establishing a new travel culture, providing diverse travel experiences, and revitalizing tourism.”

Customers who wish to use the service can download the ZET app and check for shared bicycles and kickboards located nearby. You can easily complete the entire shared service process, including reservations, use, parking, returns, and payments, through a mobile app.

Choi Seo-ho, executive director of the Convergence Technology Development Office at Hyundai Motor Company’s Strategic Technology Division, said, “We are confident that this shared electric kickboard and electric bicycle pilot service will contribute to establishing safer last-mile mobility,” adding, “We will continue to cooperate with startups and small and medium-sized companies so that the shared electric personal mobility business, which is rapidly spreading around the world, can also grow rapidly in Korea.”

Cho Won-seok, executive director of LG Uplus’ new business group, said, “We have laid the foundation for service advancement by applying the latest IoT technology suitable for moving vehicles to Hyundai Motor Company’s shared mobility pilot project.” He added, “Based on the field experience we have accumulated with Hyundai Motor Company, we plan to expand the ZET service area in the future and broaden the application field to various mobile vehicle control services such as vehicle black boxes and electric motorcycles.”