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South Korea Welcomes Fourth Mobile Carrier: Stage X Secures 5G Band Rights

Kwang-Sun by Kwang-Sun
PUBLISHED: February 1, 2024 UPDATED: August 1, 2024
in 5G, South Korea, Tech Industry
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On Wednesday, a local consortium, Stage X secured the 5G band rights to operate the 28 gigahertz (GHz) band of South Korea’s fifth-generation network, marking the addition of a fourth mobile carrier in the country. 

The consortium, known as Stage X, led by Stage Five, a communications affiliate of tech giant Kakao Corp., emerged victorious in the auction held at the IT Venture Tower in Seoul, outbidding its rival My Mobile, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Information.

Stage X’s successful bid makes it the newest entrant into South Korea’s competitive telecommunications landscape. With Stage Five and supported by other unidentified companies within the consortium, Stage X aims to expand the accessibility and reach of 5G services nationwide. 

Stage X’s successful bid of 430.1 billion won (US$322.1 million) for the 28 GHz band is a crucial milestone for South Korea’s telecommunications sector. It comes after a contested auction against Sejong Telecom Inc. and Mobile Consortium. 

The entrance of Stage X as the fourth mobile carrier represents the first addition to the market in 14 years. The bid amount, which far exceeds the previous auction’s record, highlights the increasing importance and value of the 5G spectrum. It reflects the growing demand for high-speed connectivity and advanced telecommunications services among consumers and businesses alike.

In response to Stage X’s entry into the telecommunications market, the South Korean government has initiated measures to introduce a new operator to foster competition in an industry traditionally dominated by the three major carriers. 

Stage X, as the fourth mobile carrier, is mandated to establish 6,000 base stations nationwide within the initial three years, along with implementing strategies to alleviate frequency congestion and interference, ensuring optimal service quality for consumers.

Stage X CEO Seo Sang-won shared his views on selection and hopes to establish the company as a prominent brand in the communications market, emphasizing driving fresh and innovative changes by enhancing the 5G network service. 

Despite the license loss by the three major carriers for the 28 GHz spectrum last year due to insufficient investment, Stage X faces the obligation to build the specified number of base stations nationwide over the next three years and address frequency-related challenges. While awaiting the development of a compatible mobile device ecosystem in the domestic market, the company will explore alternative business avenues to navigate the transitional phase effectively.

Stage X announced intentions to distribute smartphones compatible with the 5G 28 GHz spectrum in collaboration with Samsung Electronics Co. and global entities such as Apple Inc. and Google. 


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