The rollout of 5G standalone (5G-SA) networks could help telco operators enable new services and better position themselves for future success. Industry analysts are predicting that 5G-SA will finally deliver the game-changing capabilities that proponents of 5G have been promising for years now. Providers are making admirable progress on 5G-SA rollout throughout Europe. For example: In Germany, Vodafone says that its 5G-SA network serves 45% of the country’s population. The company has previously said that it aims to achieve nationwide coverage by 2025. In the U.K., BT recently announced a new trial of 5G-SA network slicing capabilities in partnership with Ericsson and…

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