KT succeeds 5G NTN satellite communication

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The test was conducted at KT SAT’s Geumsan Satellite Center in collaboration with satellite communication partners Rohde & Schwarz Korea and Viavi Solutions Korea.5G NTN technology extends the reach of 5G by leveraging satellites to provide broader coverage, particularly in areas where traditional networks face limitations—such as overseas, in the air, and across rugged mountainous terrains.

South Korea's KT Corp.and its satellite subsidiary KT SAT said on Monday their integration of KOREASAT 6 with a terrestrial 5G network, utilizing the 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) standard.

Although data transmission speeds via satellite are slower than terrestrial 5G, 5G NTN plays a crucial role in ensuring connectivity where conventional networks are unavailable or unreliable.

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