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North Korea Could Soon Get 4G Cell Service: Report

But in North Korea, however, is still stuck on 3G. The country launched its 3G network in 2008, not long after the United States did (the iPhone 3G came out in 2008 as well.) The network, provided by Koryolink, doesn’t work like mobile networks in the Western world; for one thing, there’s no Internet access, and for another, communications are severely restricted.  Orascom Telecom, the Egyptian firm, made an investment in that 3G network, but subsequently fell out with the regime, Network World reported in 2015, as Orascom reportedly was unable to get its profits out of North Korea. The Washington Post reported in 2019 that the controversial Chinese firm Huawei had played a part in building North Korea’s network. 

North Korea tightens control of information access

Developing Telecoms Newsletter Sign Up Keep up-to-date with the latest telecoms news in emerging markets globally. Subscribe to Developing Telecoms FREE weekly newsletter. Afghanistan Bosnia and Herzegowina Cook Islands Samoa South Sudan, Republic of Sweden Uruguay Business/Industry/Finance User Your personal data will not be shared with third parties. Click here to view our privacy policy. 3971 North Korea possesses an underdeveloped yet growing market. The sector has been supported by some foreign investment, including the Egyptian telecoms investment company Orascom Telecom Holdings. The country has taken steps towards developing a digital economy as part of efforts to modernize its economy and generate export income, especially in the field of IT services. The e-commerce website Manmulsang provides delivery services to all parts of the country.

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