SK Telecom Introduces Sovereign AI Package, Secures Global Partnerships with Orange and Deutsche Telekom
SK Telecom unveiled its Sovereign AI Package at MWC Barcelona, integrating proprietary A.X K1 model, AI infrastructure and industry-specific services to secure data sovereignty and accelerate enterprise innovation. CEO Jung Jaihun held strategic discussions with executives from Orange, Deutsche Telekom, e& Group and Singtel to expand global AI infrastructure partnerships.
1. AIDC Conference Highlights Telco AI Role
At MWC Barcelona 2026, CEO Jung Jaihun hosted the AIDC conference under the theme “Redesigning Telco Infra for the Next Phase of AI,” emphasizing telcos’ proprietary infrastructure and operational expertise as foundational for future AI services.
2. Introduction of Sovereign AI Package
SK Telecom unveiled its Sovereign AI Package, combining domestic AIDC infrastructure built on SK Group capabilities, its A.X K1 foundation model, and industry-tailored AI services to ensure data sovereignty and drive industrial innovation.
3. Strategic Talks with Global Operators
Jung held bilateral meetings with executives from Orange Group, Deutsche Telekom, e& Group and Singtel Digital InfraCo to strengthen collaboration on AI infrastructure, models and next-generation network integration across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.