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KT launches dedicated network service with speeds up to 800 Gbps
South Korean telecom company KT has launched a dedicated network service for the growing need to transfer large amounts of data for artificial intelligence.
The service is designed to connect AI data centers in different locations.
Existing dedicated lines offered bandwidth of up to 100 Gbps, while KT’s new service offers 400 Gbps or 800 Gbps.
It uses optical network technology to reduce delays and improve the reliability of connections.
Faster, more reliable links can help support large-scale AI infrastructure.
KT plans to expand the service to AI data center operators and companies building large AI systems.
KT has launched a dedicated network service with bandwidth of up to 800 Gbps.
The service is designed to handle demand for large-scale data transfers as AI data centers expand.
It offers bandwidth options of 400 Gbps and 800 Gbps, compared with up to 100 Gbps for existing dedicated lines.
KT said optical network technology and optimized routes between data centers are intended to reduce delays and improve reliability.
The company plans to expand the service to AI data center operators and businesses building large-scale AI infrastructure.
- Who
- KT, a South Korean telecommunications company.
- What
- It launched an AI-dedicated network service with bandwidth of up to 800 Gbps.
- When
- October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To meet demand for large-scale data transfers as AI data centers expand.
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- Maximum bandwidth
- 800 Gbps
- Other new bandwidth option
- 400 Gbps
- Existing dedicated-line bandwidth
- Up to 100 Gbps
- Launch date
- October 14, 2026
- Target customers
- AI data center operators and businesses building large-scale AI infrastructure