What is South Korea's unlimited internet policy?

It's a mandate for SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus to give over 7 million users unmetered 400 Kbps data after monthly plans exhaust—no cutoffs, no fees.

Is 400 Kbps enough for everyday use?

Good for texts, calls, basic browsing, 2FA. Streaming or video calls? No way—too slow.

Why did South Korea make internet a 'basic right'?

Response to major hacks by carriers; government aims to restore trust, ensure minimal access as essential service.

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South Korea Hands 7 Million Users Unlimited Internet—But at Dial-Up Speeds

Imagine burning through your data cap—then getting unlimited access forever, no matter how slow. South Korea just made that real for 7 million people, but at 400 Kbps, it's barely modern.

theAIcatchup Apr 12, 2026 3 min read

South Korean flags overlay telecom logos with unlimited data speedometer at 400 Kbps

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7 million users get unlimited 400 Kbps data post-cap, replacing cutoffs. 𝕏
Policy stems from telecom security breaches, dubbed 'basic telecommunications right'. 𝕏
Carriers must invest in AI networks, senior data, cheap 5G plans. 𝕏

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