Changes expected in aging buildings with the supply of Giga Wire

KT announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Boston, USA, for the 'Digital Equity Project'.

Under this MOU signed between KT, the City of Boston, and NetBlazer, KT's GiGA Wire technology is scheduled to be supplied to Boston.

'GiGA Wire' is a technology that achieves an internet speed of 1Gbps using only copper wires without optical cables. It was introduced as one of the three major GiGA technologies, along with GiGA Wi-Fi and GiGA LTE, in the HBS case (Korea Telecom: Building a GiGAtopia).

Boston faces the problem that improving network infrastructure is difficult due to the aging of buildings over 100 years old. With the supply of Giga Wire following the signing of this MOU, the city is expected to transform into a city equipped with an internet environment.

Under this MOU, a Giga Wire pilot network is scheduled to be established in Boston, USA. In the pilot project, KT will provide Giga Wire technology, including equipment and know-how, while the City of Boston will be responsible for overall management, such as selecting the construction site. NetBlazr, the designated internet provider for the City of Boston, is responsible for equipment installation and operation, maintenance, and customer service.

Lee Dong-myeon, Vice President and Head of KT's Convergence Technology Institute, stated, "The supply of KT's 'Giga Wire' to Boston, USA, is seen as recognition of Korea's advanced ICT technological capabilities in the United States, the country that ushered in the era of telecommunications." He added, "Going forward, KT will continue to develop innovative technologies focused on people, such as 'Giga Wire,' to take on the challenge of the global stage."