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LG Uplus to Launch Tech City Project with Huawei
Published2017.11.23 15:55LG Uplus announced that it has agreed to jointly launch the Tech City project with Huawei at the Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) recently held in London, UK.
The Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) is co-hosted by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), the Global TD-LTE Industry Association (GTI), and Huawei, and is an event showcasing new technologies in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
Kim Dae-hee, Executive Vice President of 5G Strategy at LG Uplus, stated, "We recognize that numerous challenges remain not only in technology but also in business and 5G services for the upcoming 5G era, and we believe the Tech City project is an excellent opportunity to solidify both companies' leadership positions in terms of technology, business, and social responsibility."
Accordingly, the two companies have agreed to cooperate in three key sectors: ▲construction of cities where gigabit-speed internet can be accessed anywhere by upgrading the basic communication speed of cities, ▲digitally connected cities where mobile operators can enter diverse industries through mobile platforms, and ▲creation of connected cities through building an ecosystem for the digital society.
Tech City plans to upgrade the basic communication speed of cities by establishing a cluster network so that users can experience 5G gigabit and 10-20Gbps data speeds anywhere.
To enable digitally mobile cities, Tech City will rapidly verify innovative solutions and services. LG Uplus, Huawei, and other industry partners will gather at Tech City to build various new services and solution-based services including UHD Mobile IPTV via 5G FWA, VR/AR, drone V2X, and NB-IoT applications. Through this initiative, LG Uplus and South Korea are expected to enter new blue ocean markets and secure leadership in the 5G era.
Kim noted, "Through Tech City's leading technological innovation and new service development, our country will be able to take another significant leap forward," and added, "The two companies will cooperate to ensure that domestic users can enjoy better experiences."
Peter Zhou, Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei's Wireless Division, stated, "We plan to establish a clear long-term strategy and direction and gradually commercialize Tech City's innovative technologies at a very rapid pace."
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