Telecommunications & Media
Korean carriers\' own OTT era ends as IPTV-led reshuffle accelerates
LG Uplus is moving toward shutting down its U+Mobiletv service, effectively ending the era of homegrown OTT services by South Korea’s three mobile carriers. The industry is shifting away from standalone OTT platforms and toward IPTV-led strategies that link existing IPTV subscriber bases with mobile services. SK Telecom and KT have already wound down their own OTT services, while carriers focus on companion apps, integration features and content investment to strengthen competitiveness.