KT has launched a new unified mobile plan that combines its 5G and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) offerings into a single package.
On July 1, KT announced the consolidation of over 100 different 5G and LTE plans into 18 unified plans. As part of this change, new subscriptions to the existing 5G and LTE plans will be discontinued, although current subscribers can continue with their existing plans.
The unified plans are divided into two categories based on data usage patterns: the premium "Choice" plan and the budget-friendly "Basic" plan. The Choice plan offers unlimited data with expanded shared data options, as well as various benefits such as over-the-top (OTT) services, device insurance, and discounts on devices. The Basic plan removes data sharing limits that were previously applied to certain products and allows users to continue accessing services at reduced speeds after their data is exhausted through Quality of Service (QoS) controls.
With this overhaul, KT has implemented a data safety option (QoS) across all plans. This means that after users have consumed their data allowance, they can still access basic services such as web browsing and messaging at speeds of up to 5 megabits per second (Mbps), 1 Mbps, or 400 kilobits per second (Kbps), depending on their plan.
KT has also enhanced benefits based on age. Without needing to apply separately, young customers will receive the "Y Bonus," while children will benefit from the "School Bonus." Customers aged 65 and older will automatically receive the "65+ Bonus," and those aged 75 and older will receive the "75+ Bonus." Young customers will receive double the basic data, while senior customers will receive additional data based on their age.
Benefits for military personnel have also been expanded. During their service, soldiers will receive the Y Bonus, and those on plans costing 45,000 won or more per month will receive an additional 2 gigabytes (GB) of data daily, along with continued service at 3 Mbps after their data is used up. A 20% discount on monthly fees is also included.
Kim Young-gul, head of KT's Customer Business Division, stated, "The unified plan is designed to simplify customer choices while maximizing benefits. We will continue to expand tailored benefits that align with customer usage patterns and life stages."
Meanwhile, LG Uplus introduced its unified plan on June 1, and SK Telecom (SKT) is set to launch its version on July 2.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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