SK Telecom develops 5G repeater
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SK Telecom has developed and trialed a new 5G repeater as part of its preparations towards launching a commercial 5G network.
The repeater has been applied to the operator’s 5G trial network near Gangnam Station in Seoul to provide denser coverage.
It has been built with SK Telecom’s independently developed 5G relay technology to solve the issue of 5G coverage limitations caused by the narrow propagation characteristics of high-frequency radio signals in the above 6-GHz range.
Park Jin-hyo, head of SK Telecom’s network technology R&D center, said the populous Gangnam area is one of the most difficult places to plan and build a network due to the presence of a large number of radio wave obstacles and high-density data traffic.
“SK Telecom is moving closer to launching a commercial 5G network by applying key 5G technologies to our 5G trial network in Gangnam, an area with the highest data traffic,” he said.
Using the 5G repeater, SK Telecom will now be able to more easily build 5G networks in other high-density areas, he added.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of SK Telecom's new 5G repeater?
What is the primary purpose of SK Telecom's new 5G repeater?
The repeater aims to provide denser 5G coverage and overcome limitations caused by the narrow propagation of high-frequency radio signals. This allows for better network building in challenging, high-density areas.
Q.Where has SK Telecom tested this new 5G repeater technology?
Where has SK Telecom tested this new 5G repeater technology?
SK Telecom has applied and trialed the 5G repeater on its trial network near Gangnam Station in Seoul. This area is known for significant radio wave obstacles and high data traffic.
Q.How does the repeater address challenges in building 5G networks?
How does the repeater address challenges in building 5G networks?
It helps solve coverage limitations caused by high-frequency 5G signals, which are easily obstructed. This technology makes it easier to establish 5G networks in urban, high-density locations with many obstacles.
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