LG U+

LG U+

http://www.lguplus.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lg-uplus

LG U+, also known as LGU or LG UPLUS, is a publicly owned company headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 1996 and employing approximately 1,850 individuals, the company reported $10.9 billion in revenue as of 2025. It operates primarily in the telecoms sector as a mobile network operator. Formerly known as LG Telecom, the company changed its name on July 1, 2010. LG U+ is owned by LG Corporation and functions as the second-largest wireless carrier in South Korea, serving 18.411 million subscribers as of Q4 2023.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

1,845

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On April 29, 2026, South Korea introduced a universal basic mobile data policy, developed in partnership with LG U+ and two other major carriers, ensuring users receive unlimited data at 400kbps after exceeding their caps. Also on April 29, LG U+ announced the successful conclusion of its "Hwadam Forest Invitation Day," an event held on April 27 that saw 3,000 long-term customers visit the popular Gyeonggi Province arboretum, which the company had fully booked. Previously, on April 27, LG U+ secured the top ranking in both the mobile telephone service and IPTV categories of the 2026 National Customer Satisfaction Index, marking its first time leading in mobile service and its fifth consecutive year atop the IPTV index.

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LG U+ offers 6 products in the connectivity and cloud, telecoms tech and media and telecoms services industries. LG U+'s product portfolio comprises of telecoms, enterprise and telecoms software, media and TV services, enterprise connectivity services and broadcast television and radio.

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LG U+'s revenues were $10.9B in 2025. Caretta Research has split LG U+'s revenue into 8 different product categories, the largest of which is enterprise broadband and voice, which represents 17% of LG U+'s revenue.

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May

11th

2026

00:26

LG Uplus expands remote home service processing to more than 60,000 a month

LG Uplus said it is now processing more than 60,000 home service activations and after-sales support requests each month without in-person visits, as it expands remote service options across device returns, self-installation and selected maintenance requests.

May

10th

2026

09:13

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

gu, Seoul on the 9th. Even on Saturday, more than 80 executives wer..

사진 확대 Executives who participated in the "AI Hands-On Education" held at LG Uplus headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, are taking classes on the 9th. LG U+ LG Uplus headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 9th. Even on Saturday, more than 80 executives were taking classes in the classroom with their laptops open.

Maeil Business Newpaper

May

10th

2026

05:02

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Expansion of control system in Yongin City Detecting road danger by location with ultra-precise positioning Detecting 3,200 cases of civil complaints and compensation reduction effect

Expansion of control system in Yongin City Detecting road danger by location with ultra-precise positioning Detecting 3,200 cases of civil complaints and compensation reduction effect 사진 확대 LG Uplus executives and employees are introducing the 'AI Road Risk Control System'.

Maeil Business Newpaper

May

10th

2026

01:00

LG Uplus Handles Over Half of Home Installations, Repairs Remotely

LG Uplus is processing more than half of its device retrievals and product change activations without in-person visits. The telecommunications company said Monday that it is handling an average of more than 60,000 cases per month without home visits, as it has expanded the scope of contactless processing for mobile phone home activations and after-sales service.

Seoul Economic Daily

May

10th

2026

01:00

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

LG Uplus expands AI road hazard detection across Yongin to cut complaints

LG Uplus expands AI road hazard detection across Yongin to cut complaints LG Uplus said on the 11th that it expanded the application of its artificia

May

9th

2026

01:00

LG Uplus Surpasses 60,000 Monthly Non

LG Uplus Surpasses 60,000 Monthly Non-Face-to-Face Cases Non-face-to-face services now account for 54% of terminal recovery and product changes Non-fa

The Chosun Ilbo

May

9th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

LG Uplus scales remote home activations, easing service waits in South Korea

LG Uplus scales remote home activations, easing service waits in South Korea Remote options grow for DIY installs and support as LG Uplus trims visit

May

7th

2026

01:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Securities Firms Boost Targets for SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus

Securities Firms Boost Targets for SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus Target hikes follow resolved hacking costs, subscriber recovery, and strong Q1 performance

The Chosun Ilbo

May

7th

2026

01:00

Financial Results, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

LG Uplus Q1 Operating Profit Rises 7% on AIDC, Mobile Growth

LG Uplus (032640.KS) posted improved first-quarter earnings, driven by its artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) business. LG Uplus announced Wednesday that its first-quarter operating profit on a consolidated basis rose 6.6% year-on-year to 272.3 billion won ($200 million).

Seoul Economic Daily

May

6th

2026

21:10

Financial Results, B2B Tag

LG Uplus Q1 Profit Rises On Revenue Growth

LG Uplus Corp. ( 032640.KS ), an ISP and Network Operator, reported a higher profit for the first quarter compared to prior year, as revenues increased. For the first quarter, net income increased 6.8 percent to 176.900 billion Korean won from 165.700 billion Korean won last year Net income from continuing operation before income tax grew 10.9 percent to 222.500 billion won from 200.500 billion won a year before.

May

6th

2026

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

SK Telecom, LG Uplus See Profit Gains in AI

SK Telecom, LG Uplus See Profit Gains in AI-Driven Recovery SK Telecom rebounds to 500B profit; LG Uplus up 6.6% via AI infrastructure growth SK Telec

The Chosun Ilbo

May

6th

2026

05:27

Financial Results, B2B Tag

(LEAD) LG Uplus Q1 net profit up 8.3 pct on strong mobile biz

(ATTN: RECASTS throughout; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo) SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- LG Uplus Corp., a major mobile carrier in South Korea, said Thursday its net profit rose 8.3 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, led by growth in its core mobile business.

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LG U+ currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including baseball.

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