KT announced on June 26 that it has successfully co-developed and validated an AI-based wireless network optimization technology in collaboration with Samsung Electronics. This achievement marks a significant step toward the realization of next-generation intelligent wireless networks (AI-RAN), where networks can autonomously assess user circumstances and provide optimal communication environments.
This joint research was conducted by KT’s Future Network Research Institute and Samsung Research, the company’s advanced R&D organization. Unlike traditional networks where all user devices connected to a single base station (cell) receive identical settings, the new technology can analyze the signal environment of individual devices in real-time and automatically apply optimal configurations.
Notably, the system also learns users’ movement patterns and past issues to preemptively address potential problems, preventing recurrence of similar issues. This capability represents a key breakthrough in transitioning from merely improving communication quality to practically implementing AI-RAN technology.
AI-RAN is a next-generation network technology that autonomously judges and adjusts its operations. The recent research is regarded as a foundational development necessary for realizing ‘6G AI-native networks,’ which fundamentally incorporate artificial intelligence into network architecture.
Both KT and Samsung’s research teams collected diverse problem data from actual communication networks and validated the technology’s effectiveness through simulation. They plan to conduct live tests in a trial environment in the second half of this year and verify performance for commercial deployment.
Jin-Kuk Jung, Vice President of Samsung Research’s Next-Generation Communications Center, stated, “This research is an important milestone as it demonstrates the tangible improvement in user-perceived quality through AI utilization. We will continue to drive innovation by integrating AI with communication technologies.”
Jong Sik Lee, Executive Vice President at KT’s Future Network Research Institute, added, “This research proves the potential of AI-driven wireless network technology. KT and Samsung Electronics will maintain close collaboration to continuously develop leading technologies for the 6G era.”
