SK Telecom Rebuilds Infrastructure Around AI

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, SK Telecom announced an "AI Native" strategy to rebuild its networks, IT systems, and customer interfaces around AI, including plans for hyperscale data centres and a >1 trillion-parameter LLM. CEO Jung Jai-hun said the company targets 1GW-class AI data centres, expanded GPU cloud services, and an integrated AI agent across customer touchpoints to boost Korea's AI competitiveness.
Key Points
- 1Announces rebuild of IT, network, and customer systems with AI-first architecture and trillion-parameter LLM.
- 2Explains infrastructure expansion to 1GW-class data centres and zero-trust for scalable, secure AI services.
- 3Enables operators to personalise offerings and automate network operations, impacting billing and customer experience.
Scoring Rationale
Strong official commitments to hyperscale data centres and a trillion-parameter LLM drive impact; execution details and timelines remain limited.
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