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‘Fast Lanes’ for Online Traffic: Debate Over Net Neutrality Has Companies On Watch

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) –Internet businesses in South Korea are keeping a close watch as the debate over net neutrality is picking up speed. While attention is being drawn to the possibility of creating online ‘fast tracks’ that allow sponsored content to enjoy faster speeds, there is also expected to be heavy [...]

SK Telecom to Introduce Zero-rating Idea for Popular Pokémon GO

SEOUL, March 22 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom has partnered with The Pokémon Company for a joint marketing venture, temporarily offering a zero-rating on Pokémon GO until June. This means that players will not be charged for mobile data that they use while playing the AR game, although officials said data [...]