SEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - South Korean telecom company KT said Thursday it has successfully tested its artificial intelligence–based Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology on a commercial mobile network, marking a key step toward next-generation 6G communications.
Developed jointly with Samsung Electronics, the AI-RAN system analyzes real-time data exchanged between base stations and user devices to optimize radio settings on an individual basis — a sharp departure from conventional network configurations that apply uniform parameters across cell areas.
The companies began co-developing the technology in 2023 and recently expanded collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate GPU-based optimization and large-scale data processing.
The live-network validation took place in Seongnam, south of Seoul, in an environment involving roughly 18,000 daily users. KT said the AI-RAN reduced dropped calls during handovers between base stations and improved service quality for users with similar mobility patterns, boosting overall network efficiency.
By continuously analyzing indicators such as signal strength and quality variations, the AI-RAN predicts potential disruptions and adapts settings per user in real time. The approach is designed to maintain stable connectivity and enhance perceived quality in dense urban areas, where interference and mobility frequently degrade performance.
“This achievement confirms AI’s potential to transform user experiences in real networks,” said Jung Jin-kook, head of Samsung Research’s Next-Generation Communication Research Center. “We will keep advancing these technologies to lead future communications.”
Lee Jong-sik, head of KT’s Future Network Research Center, said the results highlight a shift from provider-centric to user-centric network operations. “We aim to secure core 6G technologies and further enhance customer value through continued collaboration with Samsung,” he said.
* This article, published by Economic Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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