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KTF confident on 3G Future
October 28, 2002
Despite the problems faced by many 3G operators around the world,
KTF is optimistic on the future of 3G. The South Korean 3G mobile
operator has attracted around 50,000 subscribers to its CDMA2000
1X EV-DO services since the service launched in May. The service
offers allows multimedia messaging, videoconferencing, music download
and other data services.
The EV-DO network is theoretically capable of delivering data speeds
of up to 2.4 Mbps, but the high-speed transfer rate is not yet reachable.
This is because of the inability of mobile handsets and several
technical glitches.
A spokesman for KTF Lee Byung-moo said, "Our EV-DO service is faster
and richer than current 2.5-generation services, mainly known as
1X network, and compares favorably with Japan's NTT DoCoMo's 384
kilobits per second."
The operator hopes to have around 250,000 customers to its EV-DO
service by the end of the year.
Only two 3G handsets were available when the service was launched
but KTF plans to release the SPH V-3000 handset, manufactured by
Samsung, in mid-November. The handset can display 260,000 colours
and supports wireless video streaming technology.
KTF is focusing on MMS and defines it as a killer application.
"We are currently engaging in developing various MMS services both
in our laboratories and in conjunction with other technology start-ups,''
Lee said.
KTS has signed alliance agreements with the Internet arms of three
terrestrial broadcasters KBS, MBC and SBS to provide more attractive
wireless programs for its customers.
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