"The 5G Exhibition Hall, operated by KT during the PyeongChang Olympics, will serve as an opportunity to experience a 5G future in advance," said KT Chairman Hwang Chang-gyu. "With partners such as Intel and Samsung Electronics, KT will make all efforts not only to provide the world's first 5G trial service in PyeongChang, but also to commercialize the world's first 5G services," he added.
During the PyeongChang Games, KT aims to provide five 5G-based visual services, including sync view, interactive time slice, 360-degree virtual reality live broadcasting, omni-point view and 5G connected bus. The sync view is designed to enable audiences to watch 3D live performances from a bobsledder's viewpoint. The service comes with a combination of super-small wireless camera and telecom modules, sending video in real time over the 5G network.
The interactive time slice is used to send videos of short track speed skaters from multiple angles. With virtual reality hardware, customers at home can also access a live visual experience of Olympic matches, according to KT. The omni-point view service will be available for the cross-country skiing competition, allowing viewers to catch up with a certain athlete's performance in real time.
