SK Telecom last week announced that it will launch the Galaxy A Quantum, the world’s first 5G smartphone equipped with a quantum random number generator (QRNG) in cooperation with Samsung and ID Quantique.
The company will open pre-order for the Galaxy A Quantum from May 15 to 21, 2020 and officially launch the device on May 22, 2020 in Korea.
The release of the Galaxy A Quantum carries a significant meaning as it enables individual consumers to experience the benefits of quantum security technologies in their everyday lives.
The Galaxy A Quantum is equipped with the world’s smallest QRNG chipset measuring 2.5mm by 2.5mm. This QRNG chipset allows smartphone holders to use selected services in a safe and secure manner by generating true random numbers that cannot be hacked.
Integrated with quantum enhanced cryptography, the Galaxy A Quantum will allow customers to experience advanced security through two-factor authentication (2FA) for T-ID*; biometric authentication-based payment for SK Pay app; and a blockchain-based mobile e-certification service named Initial.
Users of the Galaxy A Quantum will go through two-factor authentication (2FA) – i.e. ID login and quantum one-time password (OTP) authentication - when they log in with their T-IDs. By adding OTP authentication as an extra layer of protection, the new QRNG-powered smartphone ensures strong protection for users’ online accounts.
2FA for T-ID is expected to be well utilized as T-ID login is applied to SK Telecom’s 28 services including 11st (online marketplace), T Map (mobile navigation), Wavve (OTT platform), Flo (music streaming), T Membership (subscriber membership) and Nugu (AI platform/speaker).
Gregoire Ribordy, Co-founder and CEO, ID Quantique
With its compact size and low power consumption, our latest Quantis QRNG chip can be embedded in any smartphone, to ensure trusted authentication and encryption of sensitive information.
Ryu Young-sang, VP and Head of MNO Business, SK Telecom
We will offer differentiated security solutions to enable our customers to use ICT services in a safe and secure manner in the hyper-connected era of 5G.
