<h1>Conglomerate's telecom unit to seek IPO in H1 2026, targets global expansion, AI development after 500M subscribers</h1> A conglomerate announced that its telecom unit will file for an initial public offering aiming to list in the first half of 2026, subject to required regulatory approvals. The unit plans to expand operations overseas and develop proprietary artificial intelligence capabilities as part of its growth strategy. The company reported that the telecom business has surpassed 500 million subscribers and stated the IPO is intended to demonstrate its ability to generate value on par with global peers.