SK Telecom Showcases AI Communication Innovations at MWC25

SK Telecom (SKT) will unveil AI-driven communication technologies at MWC25 in Barcelona starting March 3. Key highlights include the “AI Base Station (AI-RAN)” for simultaneous AI and communication services, the usage of edge AI for optimized service, and integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) for enhanced public safety solutions. Additionally, SKT will explore AI routing to efficiently balance server loads, showcasing a future where communication and AI converge.

SK Telecom (SKT) will showcase its AI-driven communication technologies at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona, starting March 3. The event will feature innovations that leverage AI to enhance mobile communication, aligning with evolving infrastructure aimed at delivering simultaneous communication services and AI capabilities.

SKT will present its “AI Base Station (AI-RAN)” technology, which integrates GPUs in general-purpose servers to deliver both communication and AI services. This dual functionality enables AI workloads to be conducted alongside traditional communication services, enhancing overall network efficiency.

Unlike traditional base stations that reserve resources for handling traffic overload, AI-RAN utilizes excess resources for AI inference tasks. This maximizes the delivery of AI services efficiently, allowing for optimized performance without compromising on communication capabilities.

The exhibition will also introduce an Edge AI management solution that utilizes an AI Orchestrator to provide customers with comprehensive AI service environments. Additionally, SKT will highlight the application of AI-based Network Data Analytic Function (NWDAF) to further improve communication quality through intelligent analysis of network data.

Another significant introduction is “AI Routing,” which simplifies AI tasks on-device to lessen server demands for resource-heavy AI services. This technology evaluates real-time performance by determining whether a large language model (LLM) server or a smaller language model (SLM) device should process the necessary data, leading to lower latency and enhanced service quality.

Research on integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) will also be shared, a promising next-gen technology blending communication and sensing functions. ISAC gathers environmental data by analyzing the reflection of radio signals, facilitating applications in public safety and automation within mobile networks, and has gained recognition from standard organizations as a target for 6G development.

At the MWC, SKT will demonstrate ISAC by detecting visitor movements in the vicinity of base station equipment. This capability has valuable implications for intrusion detection, health monitoring, and enhancing public safety based on behavioral analysis.

Ryu Tak-gi, head of SKT’s Infrastructure Technology Division, stated, “Through our 6G white papers and various efforts, we debate the evolution of networks merging communication and AI. At this MWC, we anticipate showcasing advanced AI infrastructure technologies that provide new value to mobile communication systems.”

Original Source: www.koreaittimes.com