Real Full Browsing in Korea
LG Telecom, the smallest of the three telecom operators in Korea, launched a mobile full browsing service with an attractive fixed-rate plan that allows unlimited data downloads within the first six months, and 1 GB per month thereafter, for 6,000 won ($6) per month.
Other telecom operators have also provided a mobile full browsing service, but their rate plans are very expensive. For example, SK Telecom charges about 3,072 won ($3) per 1 MB of data transfer.
The full browser was provided by Infraware, a Korean company. It features Ajax and zoom-in/out, so users can use most features of the Web.
However, there are still limitations to using the Internet. This service is only for browsing the Web. Other kinds of network access, such as online games and Internet-accessible applications, are limited by expensive rates. There is also a limit on data downloads, although 1 GB is a large amount of data.
Anyway, this would be a significant change for the mobile web in Korea. Many users will now be able to experience real full browsing in a mobile environment.
I'm looking forward to new services that provide a more open environment at an affordable price for users.