Global 5G leaders have come together to create a first-of-its-kind
forum to accelerate the delivery of 5G and mobile-edge
computing-enabled solutions around the world. The 5G Future Forum
will collaborate to develop interoperable 5G specifications across
key geographic regions, including the Americas, Asia-Pacific and
Europe. The Forum’s founding members are América Móvil, KT, Rogers,
Telstra, Verizon and Vodafone.
5G and mobile-edge computing deliver lowest latency
networks to mobile and connected devices while improving data
throughput, reliability, power efficiency and security. This gives
organizations worldwide the ability to deliver a wide range of
transformative business and consumer use cases, like machine
learning at the edge, autonomous industrial equipment, smart cars
and cities, Internet of Things (IoT), augmented and virtual
reality, and more.
The 5G Future Forum will focus on the creation of
uniform interoperability specifications to improve speed to market
for developers and multinational enterprises working on 5G-enabled
solutions. In addition, Forum participants will develop public and
private marketplaces to enhance developer and customer access to
5G, and will share global best practices in technology
deployment.
“5G is a key enabler of the next global industrial
revolution, where technology will transform how we live and work.
It’s critical that technology partners around the world unite to
create the most seamless global experience for our customers,” said
Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon. “We are proud to join
with our fellow 5G leaders to unlock the full potential of
applications and solutions that will transform with 5G’s fast
speeds, high reliability, improved security and single-digit
latency.”
Daniel Hajj, CEO of América Móvil, said: “5G is a
powerful unprecedented technology. Through this forum, we will
create a common platform to enable a global ecosystem of
applications to exploit 5G at its full potential, contributing to
the transformation of our societies and economies and reaffirming
customer satisfaction.”
“This partnership will deliver the most competitive
and continuous services based on 5G infrastructure to our
customers, and provide developers with edge platform to deploy
solutions around the world,” said Dr. Hongbeom Jeon, CTO of KT
Corp.
“We are proud to work closely with other global
leaders in driving the solutions and technology that will bring our
customers the very best that 5G has to offer,” said Joe Natale,
President and CEO, Rogers Communications. “These critical
investments will form the foundation of 5G and unleash the future
of Canada’s digital economy for consumers and businesses across our
vast country.”
Telstra’s Group Executive for Networks and IT,
Nikos Katinakis, welcomed the initiative, which recognizes
Telstra’s 5G leadership on the global stage. “Telecommunications
companies are in the driver’s seat when it comes to creating
opportunities for their customers to take advantage of the world of
possibilities enabled by 5G. We are proud to stand alongside these
global 5G leaders, combining our experience and capabilities, as
well as 5G leadership, to develop initiatives to bring mobile-edge
computing to life.”
“This forum of global leaders in 5G marks an
important step in ensuring edge computing works seamlessly for our
customers,” said Vinod Kumar, CEO of Vodafone Business. “These new
specifications will allow us to offer services that work
consistently across the globe and support devices moving between
countries. 5G opens up a wealth of opportunities for new solutions
and business models and we’re excited to play a role in bringing
them to life.”
About América Móvil América Móvil
is the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services
in Latin America. Through the development of a world-class
integrated telecommunications platform, we offer our customers a
portfolio of value added services and enhanced communications
solutions, in 25 countries across the Americas and Europe. At
September 30th, 2019, the company had 363 million access lines,
including 278.7 million wireless subscribers and 84.3 million fixed
revenue generating units (fixed lines, broadband accesses and
PayTV). More at www.americamovil.com
About KT CORP. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)KT
Corporation, Korea’s largest telecommunications service provider,
reestablished in 1981 under the Telecommunications Business Act, is
leading the era of innovations in the world’s most connected
country. The company is leading the 4th industrial revolution with
high speed wire/wireless network and new ICT technology. KT
launched the world’s first nationwide commercial 5G network on
April 3, 2019, after successfully showcasing the world’s first
trial 5G services at the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in
February 2018. This is another milestone in KT’s continuous efforts
to deliver essential products and services as it aspires to be the
number one ICT Company and People’s Company.
About RogersRogers is a proud Canadian company
dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every
day. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio
station, CHFI, in 1960. We have grown to become a leading
technology and media company that strives to provide the very best
in wireless, residential, and media to Canadians and Canadian
businesses. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: RCI). If you want to find out more about us,
visit about.rogers.com.
About TelstraTelstra is Australia’s leading
telecommunications and technology company, offering a full range of
communications services and competing in all telecommunications
markets. In Australia we provide 18.3 million retail mobile
services, 3.7 million retail fixed bundles and standalone data
services and 1.4 million retail fixed standalone voice
services. www.telstra.com.au
About Verizon Verizon Communications Inc.
(NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating
its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of
communications, information and entertainment products and
services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around
the world, Verizon generated revenues of $130.9 billion in
2018. The company offers voice, data and video services
and solutions on its award winning networks and
platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and
control. News releases, stories, media contacts and other
resources are available at www.verizon.com/about/news/.
About Vodafone GroupVodafone Group is one of
the world’s leading telecoms and technology service providers. We
have extensive experience in connectivity, convergence and the
Internet of Things, as well as championing mobile financial
services and digital transformation in emerging markets. Vodafone
Group has mobile operations in 24 countries, partners with mobile
networks in 41 more, and fixed broadband operations in 19 markets.
As of 30 September 2019, Vodafone Group had approximately 625
million mobile customers, 27 million fixed broadband customers and
22 million TV customers, including all of the customers in
Vodafone’s joint ventures and associates. For more information,
please visit: www.vodafone.com.
Media contacts:Jo Perrin+44 770
2525868Jo.perrin@intl.verizon.com
Howard Waterman+1 917 359 5505howard.waterman@verizon.com
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