South Korea discloses number of 5G subscribers
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Consumers have however filed some complaints related to the coverage and speed of 5G. The main problem was that mobile devices were displaying a 5G symbol when users on LTE were near base stations compatible with 5G. The Ministry confirmed that facing such issues is very normal given that operators are still building base stations and upgrading software.
A total of 54,202 5G base stations have been deployed so far, an increase of 7 per cent from 22 April, however coverage in the country was still restricted to urban and more populous areas.
Korea has been pioneering the journey to 5G deployment, being one of the first in the world to offer 5G to mobile consumers. Operators in the country had also launched commercial 5G services to businesses using mobile routers.
Out of the 260,000 subscribers, KT, the country’s second largest operator, has announced it secured 100,000 subscribers so farm whereas SKT and LG Uplus are yet to reveal their figures.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary concern consumers have raised regarding 5G services?
What is the primary concern consumers have raised regarding 5G services?
Consumers have reported issues with 5G coverage and speed. A common problem was mobile devices showing a 5G symbol even when users on LTE were simply near 5G-compatible base stations.
Q.How many 5G base stations have been deployed in South Korea?
How many 5G base stations have been deployed in South Korea?
A total of 54,202 5G base stations have been deployed across the country. This figure represents a 7 per cent increase since the previous count on 22 April.
Q.Which operator has revealed its 5G subscriber numbers?
Which operator has revealed its 5G subscriber numbers?
KT, the second-largest operator, has announced it has secured 100,000 5G subscribers. SKT and LG Uplus have not yet disclosed their respective subscriber figures.
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