SKT forms global alliance with 9 telcos on 5G mobile edge computing

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SK Telecom Co., South Koreas largest mobile carrier, said Sunday it has formed an international alliance with nine telecommunication firms to develop 5G mobile edge computing (MEC) technologies and services. Its members include Deutsche Telekom AG of Germany, KDDI Corp. of Japan and EE Ltd. of Britain. The TF aims to have global commercialization of 5G MEC by sharing each members technology and service know-how. MEC is a key technology in delivering ultra-low latency data communication in 5G networks that allows companies to offer better solutions in cloud gaming, smart factory and autonomous driving. SK Telecom has been one of the active players in the mobile industry to develop 5G MEC solutions.

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