KT, Verizon and Samsung have collaborated to demonstrate Samsung’s 5G solutions and use cases, including a prototype 5G tablet device. The tablet is capable of providing multi-gigabit per second speeds via 5G networks, as well as the latest 4G network speeds. It’s also capable of supporting data session handovers between 4G and 5G and demonstrates advancements in chipset and antenna technology, required to support future commercial devices.
The three companies have been working closely on 5G research and development since 2015, including in Verizon’s 5G Technical Forum and KT’s PyeongChang 5G Special Interest Group, which collectively released early specifications with the aim of building a strong ecosystem. This collaboration generated valuable data that helped inform and accelerate the 3GPP NR 5G global standard.
