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SK Telecom launches commercial LTE-A service

South Korea’s SK Telecom has laid claim to launching the world’s first LTE-Advanced network, offering customers network speeds twice as fast as its current LTE network, which was launched in 2011. The carrier said the newly launched network provides theoretical downlink speeds up to 150...

Cisco, SK Telecom, Vodafone win Small Cell Forum awards

Vodafone, SK Telecom and Cisco were among the operators and vendors honored for their small cell innovation efforts by The Small Cell Forum, an industry and operator association. Awards were presented at a recent gala in London. The awards, judged by an independent panel of...

Carrier Wrap: Final Q1 results; M&A remains strong

Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy! Consolidation was the name of the...

Carrier Wrap: NII Holdings looks to unload Peru operations; LTE continues to expand

Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy! --NII Holdings is reportedly looking to...

SK Telecom to host NGMN Alliance group, looks to spur LTE-A

South Korean telecom operator SK Telecom said it will host a meeting of the Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance this week to “discuss measures to facilitate commercialization of next-generation mobile networks around the globe.” SK Telecom said the meeting will include carrier representatives from Verizon...

MWC 2013: A plethora of wireless carrier infrastructure deals

--Swedish telecom operator TeliaSonera said it has become the first carrier in Europe to begin offering LTE roaming to Danish customers visiting Sweden. The carrier, which was the first operator to launch LTE services in 2009, said the move is the first step towards...

Ready or not, VoLTE hits the market

Whether it’s ready or not, Voice over LTE is here as a pair of carriers on different sides of the world unveiled commercial services using the standard. Domestically, the offering was launched by MetroPCS, which said it is offering the service using the LG Connect...

SK Telecom set for LTE spectrum aggregation

South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom said it has launched a multi carrier pilot service allowing the carrier to use its 800 MHz and 1.8 GHz spectrum holdings to offer LTE service. The carrier said the move will result a wider frequency bandwidth and...

South Korea’s SK Telecom opens era of 100 Mbps wireless data speeds

SK Telecom, a South Korean wireless telecommunications operator, announced the successful development of Heterogeneous Network Integration Solution, which enables simultaneous use of different types of networks including 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi to ensure high-speed data service of up to 100 Mbps.

SK Telecom Wins 1.8-Gigahertz Spectrum Auction in South Korea; Shares Rise

Bloomberg | August 28, 2011 | Jun Yang SK Telecom Co., the largest mobile- phone carrier in South Korea, won the rights to use a key frequency for fourth-generation phone service for 995 billion won ($924 million) in the country’s first auction of spectrum. Read the...

SK Telecom big spender in South Korean auction

The Korean government wrapped up its most recent spectrum auction, with three carriers securing additional spectrum assets needed to feed ever increasing demand for mobile services.SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) was the biggest spender coughing up more than $926 million for 20 megahertz of...

SK Telecom says no plan to bid for Hulu

Reuters | August 24, 2011 | Hyunjoo Jin South Korea's top mobile carrier, SK Telecom, said on Thursday that it had no plans to bid for U.S. online video site Hulu. Read the full article here via Reuters

SK Telecom Second-Quarter Profit Rises on Smartphone Users, New Businesses

Bloomberg | August 4, 2011 | Jun Yang SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s largest mobile-phone operator, reported a 3.7 percent increase in second-quarter profit, helped by a higher number of smartphone users and sales from new businesses. Read the full article here via Bloomberg

SKT rolls out education platform

The Korea Herald | July 18, 2011 | Cho Ji-hyun SK Telecom, the country’s top mobile carrier, has introduced an education platform for tablet PCs called “T Smart Learning,” to be rolled out next month. Read the full article here via The Korea Herald  

Bloomberg SK Telecom Drops to 8-Year Low, STX Units Fall on Hynix Bid

Bloomberg Businessweek | July 11, 2011 | Saeromi Shin, Jun Yang July 11 (Bloomberg) -- SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s largest mobile-phone operator, and units of shipping magnate Kang Duk Soo’s STX Group fell in Seoul trading after they disclosed plans to bid...

SK Telecom launches LTE in Seoul

Korean telecommunications provider SK Telecom Co. SKM) launched the country's first LTE service on July 1, providing initial service to the Seoul market. The carrier said it expects to attract 300,000 LTE customers by the end of the year and 10 million subscribers by...

ASIA: SK Telecom posts revenue, earnings gains

Korean telecom operator SK Telecom Corp. Ltd. Co. (SKM) said it earned $521 million during the first quarter of this year on the back of $2.9 billion in total revenues. The earnings were a 35.7% increase compared with the first quarter of 2010, while...

ASIA: SK Telecom posts revenue, earnings gains

Korean telecom operator SK Telecom Corp. Ltd. Co. (SKM) said it earned $521 million during the first quarter of this year on the back of $2.9 billion in total revenues. The earnings were a 35.7% increase compared with the first quarter of 2010, while...

Bits & Bytes: Genband announces Developer Challenge; SK Telecom 4G LTE demonstration; and more

Genband, developer of IP infrastructure and application solutions, announced the official opening of registration for the GENFuzion Developers Challenge, with entries submitted between April 15th, 2011 and July 15, 2011. As a contest within the GENFuzion Developer Community, the Developers Challenge recognizes and financially...

Press Release: SK Telecom Demonstrates 4G LTE for the First Time in Korea

SK Telecom | April 19, 2011 | Press Release  Plans to secure a rich 4G LTE handset lineup – smartphones, tablet PCs, data modem, etc. – within the second half of 2011  Opens an era of high-definition/3D video content via wireless networks  Dramatically reduces time required to...

Partnerships: Singtel and Chunghwa Telecom launch satellite; Virgin Media and Motricity; and more

Savtira Corporation, provider of outsourced e-commerce solutions, announced its participation in the ng Connect Program. The ng Connect Program is the multi-industry initiative driving the development of next generation broadband services and technologies based on LTE and other ultra high bandwidth technologies. Virgin...

China Mobile and SK Telecom sign joint R&D deal

GSMA News | April 1, 2011 | News Release The two top Chinese and South Korean operators – China Mobile and SK Telecom (SKT) – have forged closer links with a deal that will see them jointly develop technologies focusing on next-generation networks, device platforms,...

China Mobile and SK Telecom sign joint R&D deal

GSMA News | April 1, 2011 | News Release The two top Chinese and South Korean operators – China Mobile and SK Telecom (SKT) – have forged closer links with a deal that will see them jointly develop technologies focusing on next-generation networks, device platforms,...

China Mobile and SK Telecom sign joint R&D deal

GSMA News | April 1, 2011 | News Release The two top Chinese and South Korean operators – China Mobile and SK Telecom (SKT) – have forged closer links with a deal that will see them jointly develop technologies focusing on next-generation networks, device platforms,...