KT to Cooperate with Turk Telekom in Content and Private 5G

KT announced on Aug. 7 that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Turk Telekom, a Turkish telecom operator.

According to KT, Turk Telekom will launch the Korean Section on its Internet TV (IPTV) and over the top (OTT) service. KT plans to supply Korean content to the Korean Section and promote content exchange, production and investment in cooperation with Turk Telekom.

The two companies are developing a private 5G platform for Turkish companies ahead of the commercialization of the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication service in Turkey in 2023.

At the same time, Turk Telekom will invest in KT Group affiliates and start discovering new startups with KT.