LG U+ Partners with Japanese Telecom Operators on 6G and AI Network Development

Gate News message, April 17 — LG U+, South Korea's major telecom operator, has signed the Tokyo Accord with Japanese carriers including NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, Rakuten, and SoftBank, along with other APAC telecom operators and 6G organizations, to accelerate collaboration in 6G networks and artificial intelligence. The agreement was finalized on April 14 at the GSMA APAC event in Tokyo.

The Tokyo Accord outlines a network vision for building a sustainable digital society and driving global economic growth in the 6G era. The participating companies agreed on core principles including establishing an open digital ecosystem, accelerating digital transformation across industries, and building cross-national digital trust. The collaboration framework encompasses standardization cooperation, business model development, interoperable network infrastructure, AI-integrated network architecture, edge computing, and digital trust mechanisms.

LG U+ and its Japanese partners plan to strengthen 6G and AI standards cooperation, develop advanced business models for global markets, and align on technology roadmaps and AI network evolution strategies. Key collaboration areas include AI-based network structures, edge computing, and digital trust infrastructure.