Deutsche Bahn, Ericsson, O2 Telefónica, and Vantage Towers collaborate on the Gigabit Innovation Track project, securing €6.4 million to provide gigabit 5G speeds for German train passengers and explore resource-efficient implementation methods. The trial aims to deliver reliable 5G by 2024, potentially impacting global connectivity improvements.
At the Future Enterprise Networks event, experts discussed challenges of 5G private network adoption, emphasizing security benefits and market infancy. Strategies to expand usage to SMEs and overcoming obstacles like education and cost were also highlighted.
Finnish provider DNA’s exceptional growth in the telecommunications market is rooted in their commitment to network performance and customer experience, leveraging 5G advancements and expanding coverage to ensure quality service for subscribers.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton calls for accelerated replacement of high-risk vendors in 5G networks, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the 5G Toolbox framework. As some countries lag behind, a potential EU-enforced ban looms, sparking debate on costs and security.
CSPs and hyperscalers collaborate to develop innovative end-to-end solutions for diverse connectivity options, such as Mobile Private Networks and 5G Network Slicing. Cloud-native approaches, cross-domain OSS automation, and evolving RAN and Transport domains contribute to optimizing their partnership, unlocking new revenue prospects, and expanding market opportunities.
The race for 5G dominance in the US continues, with AT&T focusing on standalone 5G architecture and monetizing services like gaming and augmented reality. With a cautious approach to Fixed Wireless Access, AT&T targets legacy copper network customers while embracing sustainability, AI, and automation for better energy efficiency and environmental impact.
Germany’s Bundeskartellamt investigates Vodafone’s Vantage Towers for potentially obstructing 1&1’s 5G rollout, raising questions on fair competition and business practices in the telecommunications industry.