SK, DT, Ericsson demo intercontinental 5G trial network

(Telecompaper) South Korean operator SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom (DT), and Ericsson have jointly built and demonstrated an intercontinental 5G trial network. SK Telecom and DT network slices are now available in the other operator's footprint - Korea and Germany are connected. A proof-of-concept has been implemented and evaluated, featuring the creation and roaming extension of network slices optimized for augmented reality and maintenance services.