VZ - Verizon Business Partners With Audi For Customized Private 5G Network At Automotive Test Track | Benzinga
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) inked a pact with Volkswagen AG‘s (OTC:VWAPY) Audi AG to build a state-of-the-art private wireless network and tech-testing environment at Audi’s automotive test track in Neustadt, Germany.
The advanced wireless network replicates global market conditions for Audi and VW Group brands, including Verizon’s U.S. network and European counterparts.
The Audi test track integrates a cutting-edge tech setup, including Nokia Corporation‘s (NYSE:NOK) dual 5G and LTE platform, AWS’ MEC capability, Smart Mobile Labs’ real-time transmission, C-V2X, and a range of mobile and automotive applications.
The dynamic multi-core network integrates an onsite private test network with replicas of Verizon’s U.S. public network, local European networks, and Audi’s MVNO partner networks in Asia-Pacific.
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