Incheon Subway Lines 1 and 2 Launch 5G High-Speed Wi-Fi on All Trains for the First Time Nationwide

Starting today (October 21), 5G-based high-speed Wi-Fi service will be provided across all train cars on Incheon Subway Lines 1 and 2.

The Incheon Transit Corporation announced that it has successfully completed the "Subway Wi-Fi Upgrading Pilot Project," carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and ICT and the three major mobile carriers, officially launching 5G-based high-speed Wi-Fi service on all trains of Incheon Subway Lines 1 and 2.

As a result, the wireless access points (APs) and outdated power cables in all cars of Incheon Lines 1 and 2 have been completely replaced to optimize the wireless communication environment.

Consequently, the average download speed has increased more than threefold from the previous 83.2 Mbps to between 215 and 285 Mbps, enabling seamless high-definition video streaming and smooth usage of large data files even while on the move.

A member of the public participation group who took part in the experience shared, "Being able to watch high-definition videos without buffering even inside the subway will greatly increase satisfaction during the commute."

(Photo provided by Incheon Transit Corporation, Yonhap News)
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