Hey ChatGPT, write a blog post on "Virtual Numbers and the Rise of AI".

Just kidding — when everyone else seems to be writing about AI it's nice to be writing a blog on good old fashioned hard work and human connection. It's these connections that are at the very heart of what we do at x-Mobility. We enable the enablers, helping teams to build quality products and provide services that connect families, supercharge businesses, automate payments, and much more. Thanks to our CPaaS and A2P customers we’ve activated well over one million UK mobile numbers, but it’s how this allows our partners to grow that is our biggest achievement.

It's been another busy and hugely successful year here at xMob HQ. We've been to numerous industry events this year, and supported some great charity work and now our distributed team is winding down across the world, and we'll soon be taking a little time out with friends and family.

We've been all around the world and met some amazing industry members, friends and colleagues old and new. A special shout out to the Uzbekistan embassy in Bangkok for making us so welcome and an honourable mention to GCCM in Oman, which we just fitted in before the year end!

So just before it's time to wish you a wonderful break, and fantastic New Year, however you're spending it, here's our Year in Numbers 2023:

Countries visited: 6
Events attended: 9
Interactions on LinkedIn: 1000+
Christmas parties: 1 (big thanks to our friends at eSIM Go)
Years since the first mobile phone call: 50
People who can now access the internet: 2.5m+*

*Team xMob are in awe of the work unconnected.org do, and everything they've achieved this year: more than 2.5 million people, in over 17 countries, who now have access to the transformative power of the internet.

This video showcases the incredible stories of transformation, perseverance, and hope that have unfolded thanks to the support of our wonderful industry and the dedication of the unconnected.org team. It's a testament to what can be achieved when we come together with a shared purpose.

We're honoured to have been a part of it.

ps: So I didn't feel left out I did ask DALL-E to make the featured image for me.