Digitalizing processes have been a necessary step in the modern era of increased mobility and connectivity. With this in mind, eSIM technology brings great benefits such as configuring device connectivity profiles remotely, mitigating operational risks, giving competitive flexibility, and enhancing geographic scalability.

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Perhaps the most pressing concern for humans today is the likelihood of their jobs being taken away by emerging technologies such as AI and robotics soon. However, if it can bring some solace to the human kind, a top European Commission (EU) official has opined otherwise.

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic brought some disruption to wireless operator rollouts, the race to 5G has not slowed down. According to a Q1 global market study by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 158 local operators now run active 5G networks in 67 markets across the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Compared to Q1 of 2020, the number of active 5G networks has increased by nearly 70% as of March 2021 during a year when many operators had to delay their infrastructure improvements.

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In 2019, Verizon and Snap Inc., the creator of Snapchat, forged a first-of-its-kind partnership to leverage Verizon’s 5G ultra-wideband technology to support Snap’s augmented reality, visual communications, and content experiences. As 5G innovation partners, the companies used Verizon’s 5G Labs to create new experiences for consumers, including opportunities to experience live events in new ways through Snapchat.

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