Ministry working on faster internet with private sector
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Korea is pushing to commercialize 10-gigabit transfer speeds that are 10 times faster than Giga Internet, the fastest broadband service currently available in the country, the Ministry of Science and ICT said Sunday.
The ministry would work closely with local IT companies to adopt 10-gigabit service, considered the core technology behind 5G wireless technology, virtual reality and augmented reality. Under the plan, the ministry plans to form a consortium to develop basic equipment and prepare networks for the rapid commercialization of 10-gigabit speeds.
“The ministry hopes to achieve competitiveness in the ICT industry by commercializing 10-gigabit internet through close cooperation between public and private sectors,” a ministry official said.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of internet service is Korea aiming to commercialise?
What kind of internet service is Korea aiming to commercialise?
Korea is working towards commercialising 10-gigabit transfer speeds. This service is designed to be ten times faster than the current fastest broadband service available in the country, known as Giga Internet.
Q.Which technologies are expected to benefit from this new internet service?
Which technologies are expected to benefit from this new internet service?
The 10-gigabit service is considered a core technology for future innovations. It is expected to underpin advancements in 5G wireless technology, as well as virtual reality and augmented reality applications.
Q.How does the Ministry plan to achieve the rapid commercialisation of this new internet speed?
How does the Ministry plan to achieve the rapid commercialisation of this new internet speed?
The Ministry plans to form a consortium to facilitate rapid commercialisation. This group will focus on developing the necessary basic equipment and preparing the network infrastructure for the new 10-gigabit speeds.
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