5G is generating demand for Korea Telecom's unlimited plans - Business Insider

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The transition to 5G requires network operators, like Korea Telecom, to rethink their plan offerings:

from 80,000 won to 130,000 won per month, with the more expensive plans offering faster roaming speeds.55,000 won per month for 8 GB of unfettered data, with any additional data consumption limited to 1 Mbps. Though unlimited 5G plans make up less than 5% of KT's wireless subscribers, the company credits them with "driving the growth of Wireless ARPU [average revenue per user]," which rose 0.5% quarter-over-quarter.

The transition to 5G requires network operators to rethink plan offerings, as capping data on 5G plans might alienate subscribers. The speed of 5G puts subscribers with data limits at risk, as an accidental download could result in exorbitant overage fees: With 5G enabling speeds up to 1,200 Mbps, subscribers The proliferation of unlimited plans on 5G indicates network operators recognize the risk presented by consumers blowing through monthly plans in minutes.

US network operators have emphasized premium 5G plans. These unlimited 5G plans tend to cost $70 to $90 per month,

 

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