Metaverse is coming: who'll reap the benefits this time?
Telcos ranging from China Mobile to Verizon Communications and SK Telecom are jumping into the fray
15 August 2021 - 00:12
About a decade ago, mobile carriers poured billions of dollars into high-speed 4G networks only to see technology giants such as Apple, Facebook and Google walk away with most of the profits fuelled by social media. As operators plough even more cash into 5G, they are betting on a futuristic concept in hope of a fair share of the returns this time...
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