SK Telecom is set to highlight its end-to-end artificial intelligence strategy at MWC Barcelona 2026, reflecting its goal to become a global AI powerhouse built on telecommunications infrastructure.
SK Telecom, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026), the world’s largest mobile and connectivity event, taking place March 2-5, 2026 in Barcelona, will present its full-stack AI capabilities spanning AI infrastructure, foundation models, AI-powered services and governance. Under the theme “AI for Infinite Possibilities,” the company will demonstrate how telecom networks are accelerating AI innovation and how AI is transforming telecom operations.
AI Infrastructure: AIDC Expertise and GPU-as-a-Service
A major focus of SK Telecom’s showcase will be its expertise in AI data centers, or AIDCs. The company will present its AIDC Infrastructure Manager, an intelligent platform that integrates diverse operational data into a unified system for real-time monitoring, efficiency and stable performance.
SK Telecom will also display its integrated GPU-as-a-Service offering, combining:
Petasus AI Cloud, its high-performance cloud platform
AI Cloud Manager, a GPU resource optimization solution
GAIA, a real-time monitoring system
This integrated GPUaaS architecture is designed to meet growing enterprise demand for scalable AI computing.
In response to the industry’s shift from training-centric workloads to inference-driven computing, SK Telecom will introduce its next-generation AI Inference Factory. The solution integrates equipment, computing infrastructure and software into a single platform, addressing cost, power and memory constraints associated with conventional AI data centers.
AI-Driven Network Evolution and 6G Vision
SK Telecom will also demonstrate how AI is reshaping network operations and marketing.
In the network domain, the company will showcase:
AI agents for automated network operations
AI-RAN technology that enables simultaneous telecom and AI services
On-device AI-based antenna optimization
Integrated sensing and communications technology that collects environmental data via radio signals
These innovations offer a preview of autonomous networks and the evolution toward 6G-enabled infrastructure.
In marketing, SK Telecom will present agentic AI services and supporting platforms designed to enhance customer experience and drive operational efficiency.
A.X K1 Hyperscale AI Model and Sovereign AI Ambitions
A key highlight will be the live demonstration of A.X K1, Korea’s first hyperscale AI model with 519 billion parameters. The model advanced to Phase 2 of the government-led Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project in January 2026, reinforcing SK Telecom’s strategic role in national AI development.
Visitors will also explore open-source models released under SK Telecom’s A.X language model brand, strengthening its AI ecosystem and developer engagement.
Physical AI: Digital Twin, Robotics and Vision Intelligence
SK Telecom will introduce AI services supporting physical AI applications, positioning AI as the brain and sensory system for real-world automation.
Key solutions include:
A Digital Twin Platform that replicates real-world environments for AI decision-making and planning
A Robot Training Platform that bridges virtual and physical environments to enhance robotic learning
SynapsEgo, a high-performance vision solution for advanced first-person video analysis
The booth will also feature AI-powered services such as A. phone, A. note and CareVia, along with the AI Property Screening System deployed by SK hynix and the AI wellness robot NAMUHX developed by SK Intellix.
AI Governance and Global Collaboration
SK Telecom will dedicate part of its exhibition to its AI governance framework, “T.H.E. AI (by Telco, for Humanity, with Ethics AI),” aimed at aligning with evolving global AI regulations and ethical standards.
The company will also feature Korean AI innovators Rebellions, MangoBoost, SelectStar and StudioLab at its booth, reinforcing collaboration across the AI value chain.
At MWC Barcelona 2026, CEO Jung Jai-hun and senior executives will engage with global telecom operators, AI data center providers and startups to expand partnerships, particularly in AI infrastructure and sovereign AI models.
