Evaluating the Effectiveness of 5G Technology in Enhancing Mobile Network Performance in South Korea

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 5G technology in enhancing mobile network performance in South Korea. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: South Korea's adoption of 5G technology has significantly enhanced mobile network performance. The deployment of 5G has resulted in vastly improved download and upload speeds, reduced latency, and better network reliability compared to previous technologies. This advancement has enabled smoother and more reliable mobile internet experiences, facilitating new applications such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Diffusion of innovations theory, technology acceptance model (TAM) & resource-based view (RBV) theory may be used to anchor future studies on evaluating the effectiveness of 5G technology in enhancing mobile network performance in South Korea. Develop practical guidelines for telecom operators on the deployment and optimization of 5G networks. These guidelines should address best practices for infrastructure development, spectrum management, and network configuration to maximize performance. Advocate for the establishment of comprehensive regulatory frameworks that support the widespread deployment of 5G technology.