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MVNOs Struggle for Existence as Subscriber Numbers Near 7 million

MVNOs Struggle for Existence as Subscriber Numbers Near 7 million

SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of MVNO subscribers is about to exceed seven million, a sign of market maturation over the past six years. However, due to sluggish growth that began two years ago, businesses are desperately struggling for existence. MVNOs are putting significant efforts into finding a way out by diversifying their [...]

Korea Questions Monopolized USIM Distribution of Major Telecom Companies

Korea Questions Monopolized USIM Distribution of Major Telecom Companies

SEOUL, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The Green Consumer Network (GCN) pointed out Thursday that Korea’s Big Three telecommunications companies – SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus – are racking up excessive retail profits by selling USIMs (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) via their own distribution networks.  The GCN analyzed sales and pricing data for smartphone [...]

Myth Decoded: Electromagnetic Waves Have No Effect on Baby Gender

Myth Decoded: Electromagnetic Waves Have No Effect on Baby Gender

SEOUL, June 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Does excessive exposure to electromagnetic waves increase the chance of having a daughter? Do microwave ovens cause cancer? Are cellphones killing bees? Prior to the “First Electromagnetic Waves Safety Forum” which will be held on June 23 at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Center, the National Radio Research [...]