Kangsong NET

Kangsong Net
Native name
강성네트망
Company type
State-owned
IndustryTelecommunication
Founded2015
HeadquartersPyongyang
Area served
North Korea
ProductsTelephony, Mobile Network Access
ParentMinistry of Information Industry

Kangsong Net (Korean: 강성네트망) is a North Korean wireless telecommunications provider that provides 3G and 4G mobile communication services. Unlike Koryolink which is a joint venture between Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding (OTMT) and the Korea Post and Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC), Kangsong NET is a state-owned network. It is owned and operated by the Ministry of Information Industry. It is the main competitor of Koryolink. Its headquarters is in Pyongyang.

Currently, the network is only provided to North Korean citizens. Its 4G network service is currently provided to North Koreans through Kwangmyong Intranet Network.

History

Kangsong Net was launched in 2015 with 3G network service.

In September 2023, the 4G network service has been launched on a pilot basis using second hand equipment from Huawei.[1] Initially it was only available in some parts of the central area of Pyongyang City and other cities.[2][3][4][5] By 2026 coverage appears to be far beyond the major cities, but does not extend to low-population areas.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Williams, Martyn (29 January 2026). "North Korean Cellular Coverage in 2026". 38 North. The Henry L. Stimson Center. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  2. ^ Mun, Dong Hui (2023-12-29). "N. Korea begins accepting subscribers to 4G cellular network". Daily NK. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  3. ^ Reddy, Shreyas (2024-03-12). "Why North Korea finally embraced 4G mobile networks, years after rest of world". NK News. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  4. ^ Williams, Martyn (2024-03-07). "North Korea's Kangsong is operating a 4G network". North Korea Tech. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  5. ^ Mun, Dong Hui (2024-11-14). "North Korea's 4G launch: Pyongyang first in phased rollout". Daily NK. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

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