Investigating Vodafone’s Role in 1&1’s Hindered 5G Network Rollout

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office, the Bundeskartellamt, is investigating whether Vodafone, through its Vantage Towers unit, has violated competition law by obstructing competitor 1&1’s 5G network rollout. The investigation was initiated following a complaint from 1&1, which is working to become a credible fourth Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in Germany. The telco alleges that Vantage Towers…

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5G Private Mobile Networks: Balancing Security, Control, and Innovation

The 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab) has collaborated with partners F5, GXC, and Spirent Communications to develop an advanced enterprise Private Mobile Network (PMN) solution. This solution is designed to not only deploy PMNs in hard-to-reach areas but also offer greater security, control, resiliency, and operational cost improvements. Enterprises and organizations are increasingly…

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Amazon Prime Mobile: Exploring Options with Carriers, Will It Happen?

Amazon is reportedly considering a move into the mobile market by offering mobile contracts with Prime subscriptions in the US. The company is said to have engaged in discussions with leading carriers such as Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish, and AT&T to explore possible collaborations. The offering would provide mobile connectivity through existing Prime subscriptions or at…

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