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

‘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

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 [...]

Korea Begins Zero-Rating Discussion to Reduce Data Fees for Consumers

Korea Begins Zero-Rating Discussion to Reduce Data Fees for Consumers

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — For smartphone users, one of the most onerous burdens is the fees charged for data use. When consumers select their rate plans, the first thing they tend to look into is how much data is available with various plans at different price points.   In this regard, the South Korean [...]