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UK
Vodafone has conducted the UK’s first live holographic
call using 5G technology. This is a significant milestone in UK
communications. The speed of 5G will enable applications as diverse
as remote robotic surgery and 4K gaming on the move. The call from
Vodafone’s Manchester office featured England and Manchester
City Women’s Football Captain, Steph Houghton MBE. Using 5G
technology, Steph appeared as a live 3D hologram on stage in front of
an audience at Vodafone’s UK headquarters in Newbury.
Steph’s hologram gave footballing tips to an 11-year-old
Manchester City and Lionesses fan in Newbury, showing the
possibilities that new technology can bring to sport.
FRANCE
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc has announced that Air France
has awarded a long-term contract for in-flight connectivity systems
and services to a collaboration between Global Eagle and Orange
Business Services. The contract initially includes 113 Airbus A320 family
aircraft operated by Air France. Installations are already underway. The
collaboration between Global Eagle and Orange Business Services
will deliver high-speed Internet, industry-leading passenger portal
interfaces and services, integrated billing and passenger data
analytics supporting Air France’s Digital Transformation
initiatives and its progressive customer experience vision.
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