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South Korean Telcos Reposition Networks As AI Infrastructure
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At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 2–5, 2026, SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus outlined competing but converging AI infrastructure strategies. LG Uplus showcased voice agent 'ixi-O' and on-device LLM integration; SK Telecom unveiled a 'Sovereign AI Package' with the A.X K1 model; KT promoted 6G as integrated AI architecture, signaling a shift to infrastructure orchestration.
Key Points
- 1Introduce voice AI 'ixi-O' and SK Telecom's A.X K1 model during MWC 2026 keynotes.
- 2Emphasize building sovereign, on-device and 6G-enabled infrastructure to ensure privacy, reliability, and data control.
- 3Shift telecom roles from carriers to orchestrators, creating opportunities for enterprise AI deployment and partnerships.
Scoring Rationale
Strong industry-wide strategic announcements from major telcos, but limited technical novelty and mostly high-level corporate positioning.
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