MWC 2026: SK Telecom lays out plan to rebuild its core around AI

At MWC 2026, SK Telecom announced a major overhaul to become an 'AI Native' company, revamping its core systems and investing heavily in AI infrastructure. The plan includes expanding data centers to 1 gigawatt capacity and enhancing its AI model to over 1 trillion parameters.

This transformation positions Korea as a potential leader in AI, with SK Telecom aiming to redefine customer interactions and service delivery. By embedding AI across operations, they are shifting from traditional telecom models to a more innovative, customer-centric approach.