In the significant space where 5G and edge computing intersect, Amazon’s AWS has so far seemed more of a partner than a challenger to telcos, especially with its Outposts and Wavelength platforms. These have been adopted by several operators, including Verizon (see separate item) and Vodafone, to support the AWS cloud technology and services at the edge of the 5G network, allowing connectivity and cloud providers to play to their respective strengths. But with the launch of AWS Private 5G, the hyperscaler is more likely to cut telcos, and even non-traditional operators such as private network specialists, out of the loop. AWS Private 5G is a managed service that the company claims will cut time to set up and scale…