Telecom Operators Evolve into AI Infrastructure Providers, Spotlight on SK Telecom

An industry analysis says telecom operators are moving beyond data transmission to become AI infrastructure providers supplying data centres and computing resources. It highlights SK Telecom’s effort to expand businesses connected to the AI value chain by using its network and data-centre operating capabilities. The central point is that telecom firms’ stable legacy operations and capacity for large infrastructure investment could provide a new growth base as AI demand expands.