GINT Project: Achieving Gigabit 5G Speeds on German Trains by 2024

A collaboration between German train firm Deutsche Bahn, kit vendor Ericsson, operator O2 Telefónica, and tower firm Vantage Towers has secured €6.4 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) to carry out the Gigabit Innovation Track (GINT) project. The objective of this project is to provide gigabit 5G speeds…

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Huawei’s 5G Battle: EU Security Concerns vs Horizon Europe Funding

The European Union (EU) is currently grappling with the decision of whether to ban companies deemed a security risk from their 5G networks. In the midst of this debate, Huawei, the company most affected by the possible ban, is receiving funding from the EU for research into future technologies. According to a Financial Times report,…

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Vodafone-CK Hutchison Merger: Transforming 5G & Addressing Regulatory Concerns

Vodafone and CK Hutchison have formally declared their intention to merge their UK operations, but obtaining regulatory approval may not be straightforward or swift. The majority of their joint announcement is dedicated to convincing regulators that reducing the number of UK mobile network operators from four to three would be beneficial. A special website and…

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