In the first half of 2019, Samsung partnered with operators in Korea and the U.S. for the world’s first launch of 5G commercial services. As of today, 75 mobile network operators in 40 countries now offer 5G services to users. 5G is expanding its global footprint with 381 operators in 123 countries, confirming 5G investments.
While it is obvious that being first to launch creates first-mover advantages, what are some of the key factors that led to success in South Korea?
Marking one year since launch, this series of blog posts will feature several factors that contributed to South Korea’s 5G success. This first part explores the current status of 5G deployment and coverage in Korea. Moreover, we will explain the key drivers behind Korea’s successful commercialization as the first-mover of 5G.