If “metaverses” become a salient feature of the internet experience, such experiences will be supported by a range of computing and connectivity roles: edge computing, data centers, 5G and Wi-Fi, high-speed and low-latency access and transport networks.
For Verizon, metaverse roles include compatibility with 5G and multi-access edge computing. For SKT metaverse roles include creation of an actual platform, ifland . For Deutsche Telekom metaverse means creating a German version of SKT’s ifland.
Many “over the top” roles related to connectivity also are possible, such as new ways of providing ownership of mobile phone numbers.
In principle, there are many roles or functions beyond connectivity or cloud or edge computing that connectivity providers could seek to embrace. Just as obviously, few will succeed, if history is any guide.
But some will try. As we have seen earlier in internet history, investments in content, or content production, are possible new roles some will try.
For most, connectivity, edge real estate, managed private networks and other features or products are more likely to produce measurable revenue boosts.
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