Kakao Talk Sound: The New Billing System and LTE Network

In a recent interview, LG Uplus CEO Lee Sang-chul expressed his thoughts on the current state of mobile voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services in South Korea. Specifically, he mentioned Kakao Talk, a popular smartphone messaging service that has been making waves with its free call service.

As someone who lived in South Korea in early 2011, I can attest to the convenience and fun that KakaoTalk offers. But what is this new billing system that Lee mentioned? And how does it affect LG Uplus's stance on VoIP services?

According to Lee, LG Uplus will be releasing a new billing system that will allow subscribers to access Kakao's free call service without any additional charges or limitations. This move is seen as a strategic decision by the company to stay competitive in the market.

But what about the quality of Kakao Talk's voice services? Lee has expressed concerns about the voice quality, predicting that it may be short-lived and irrelevant once mobile carriers launch their own VoIP services over fourth-generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks. This move could potentially render Kakao's voice services obsolete.

The debate around network neutrality is also a key factor in this story. The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has allowed mobile operators to charge subscribers for accessing m-VoIP services from 'over the top' (OTT) providers, such as Kakao. This decision has sparked controversy and concerns about the future of VoIP services.

In conclusion, LG Uplus's new billing system is a significant development in the world of VoIP services in South Korea. With Kakao Talk's free call service gaining popularity, it will be interesting to see how mobile carriers respond to this trend. Will LG Uplus's softer stance on Kakao's voice services pay off, or will the company ultimately lose out to its rivals? Only time will tell.

Kakao Talk Sound

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