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With the "21st Busan Fireworks Festival" (November 7) expected to draw a massive crowd of over 1.2 million people, major domestic mobile carriers have launched comprehensive wireless network reinforcements to prevent congestion.
In particular, KT has deployed advanced 5G technologies and a large number of fixed temporary base stations to build an all-around support system that ensures smooth data usage for spectators as well as safety monitoring at the venue.
According to telecom industry sources on the 6th, KT is activating a special communication response plan in preparation for a surge in mobile data traffic at Busan Gwangalli Beach and surrounding areas. As this year's festival is expected to attract over 1.2 million spectators, surpassing previous records, securing the stability of the mobile network has become more critical than ever.
Accordingly, KT will deploy and operate 19 fixed temporary base stations and mobile base stations at Gwangalli Beach and adjacent viewing areas. The company concentrated on adding 5G and LTE equipment around beach entrances/exits and areas expected to be densely packed with spectators, completing preliminary work to optimize antenna direction and output for the on-site environment. It also reinforced the wireless network densely not only near the venue but also in underground transit sections between Gwangalli Station and Suyeong Station where crowds are expected to move.
In particular, KT will apply "network slicing" technology based on 5G Standalone (SA) mode at the site to assist with safety management. This technology is a core 5G SA feature that separates a single physical 5G network according to service purpose to provide customized communication quality. Even if crowds cause an explosion in data traffic for general users, communication resources dedicated to transmitting video from 15 wireless CCTV cameras used for safety monitoring by local government agencies will be separately and fully guaranteed. The wireless CCTV cameras will be installed in crowded areas such as Gwangalli Beach and subway station entrances/exits.
On the day of the event, a real-time response system centered on the network control center and the on-site comprehensive situation room will be activated. KT plans to use "W-SDN," a wireless network automation technology, to efficiently distribute traffic concentrated on specific base stations and optimize the wireless network. Network specialists will be stationed on-site to respond immediately to abnormal signs such as communication failures, and generator equipment has been prepared in case of emergencies such as power outages.
Jung Sun-il, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Network Operations Innovation Division at KT's Network Division, stated that the company has built a pre-event wireless network reinforcement and close response system to ensure smooth communication and safety for spectators.
Meanwhile, SK Telecom is operating its proprietary AI operation system "A-One" and core network AI integrated control "Spider," launching real-time load control centered on perceived quality. It will adjust coverage centered on major viewing spots such as Gwangalli Beach, Marine City, Yongho Bay, and Igi Cliff, while deploying over 100 emergency duty personnel on-site.
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