It's game on for 5G network slicing in Germany
Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Germany have begun offering 5G network slicing to both consumers and businesses, putting Germany among the first movers in Europe for this type of service. Network slicing lets operators carve a single 5G network into separate virtual lanes, each tuned for different needs such as higher reliability, lower latency or more stable bandwidth.
Both operators are positioning slicing as a way to sell more tailored connectivity. For enterprises, that can mean dedicated slices for applications like factory automation, logistics or media production. For consumers, it can support more consistent performance for gaming or streaming. The commercial rollouts remain early, and the long-term demand for differentiated network tiers is still unproven, but the launches mark a step toward monetizing 5G beyond basic mobile data plans.
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