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Well, actually, 5G was weakened so they could still spy.
Can you provide some sources that support this claim?
Weird, there was a huge hubub in german tech news at that time but now i only find hints and references, like how secret services were part of the boards, etc., while englisch terms search only spits garbage.
Well, here's about weaknesses in 5G, like downgrade & stingray attaks etc.
https://www.wired.com/story/5g-more-secure-4g-except-when-not/
https://www.wired.com/story/5g-network-stingray-surveillance-non-standalone/
https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Press-Release-View/Article/2858984/nsa-and-cisa-publish-third-installment-of-5g-cybersecurity-guidance/
https://www.a10networks.com/de/blog/gtp-remains-a-5g-security-threat-as-operators-transition-to-5g/
And (german) about the boards, that maybe end-to-end in 6G.
https://www.heise.de/news/Verschluesselung-in-5G-Das-Rennen-ist-verloren-4440605.html
edit: finally found some more direct hints (german)
https://www.gdata.de/blog/gea-1-verschluesselung-gprs-bewusst-geschwaecht?srsltid=AfmBOorem1tMLnbfR-07YchQk5h7RNeyMgw9rl6YerDBqmMk1MfFEQ4f