MVNO set to use O2 and China Unicom network infrastructure.
China Unicom Global launched its CUniq mobile virtual network operator service in the U.K., which is offered with its one card, multiple number service that allows customers to buy a SIM card abroad and stay connected with numbers in the U.K., Hong Kong and mainland China.
The company said the MVNO uses China Unicom infrastructure to tap into O2’s network and provides a gateway to provision additional services to customers in the European market. China Unicom Global VP Zhou Lisong said the company is looking to expand its MVNO operation into the Americas, Australia and Japan.
China Unicom Global, which is headquartered in Hong Kong, is a wholly owned subsidiary of China United Network Communication Group Company Limited and claims 28 global branches. The company targets mobile and enterprise services, with its main businesses including leased line, internet, system integration, cloud computing, data center, video conference and MVNO services.
Hyundai gets involved in connected card standardization process
In other APAC news, South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company joined the International Telecommunications Union’s standardization arm in creating connected card standards.
Hyundai said its participation will support the company in building its “hyper-connected intelligent cars” platform, which includes smart remote-maintenance services, autonomous driving, smart traffic flow, and a connected “mobility hub” to provide security and data management for connected cars.
“Standardization will be essential in building a trusted ecosystem of intelligent vehicles,” said Chaesub Lee, director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau. “ITU standardization work is supporting the increasing integration of ICTs in vehicles with road safety and data security as our top priorities.”
