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MVNO growth slows despite government support measures

South Korea has expanded support for smaller mobile virtual network operators, including higher spectrum fee discounts and lower wholesale data rates, but the market remains challenging. MVNOs recorded net subscriber losses in the number portability market last month as the three major carriers gained customers. Industry officials cite intensifying handset purchase support and marketing competition, and say unified 5G-LTE plans and added benefits in low-priced tiers are weakening MVNOs\' traditional price appeal.

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Snowman phased shutdown; Sejong Telecom launches customer switching programme

Sejong Telecom is supporting existing users of its budget mobile service Snowman in switching to Gogomobile as it pursues a phased shutdown of Snowman. Sejong Telecom and MVNO Gogofactory said they will run a “Snowman x Gogomobile recommended plan” promotion through Aug. 2. Users can keep their phone numbers and, if they want, keep their existing network. The promotion includes premium and value unlimited plans and additional partner benefits.

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SKT tops KS-SQI mobile service quality for 27th straight year; SKB, SK Telink also No. 1

SK Telecom and other SK Group ICT affiliates ranked No. 1 across all telecom service categories in the Korea Service Quality Index, including mobile, broadband internet, IPTV, international calls and MVNO services. SKT said it led the mobile category in the 2026 survey for a 27th consecutive year, a record it has held since the index began in 2000. SKT also cited service improvements, expanded customer benefits, social-value programs and 강화된 security and fraud-blocking efforts.