DISH Network Technologies India was granted a patent for locating network functions.

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  "company": {
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    "patent_title": "Network function locator",
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    "uspto_assignee": "DISH Network Technologies India Private Limited",
    "patent_abstract": "A disclosed method may include (i) receiving identifying input identifying a client receiving telecommunication service through a cloud-native mobile network that is operated by a mobile operator and that is implemented at least in part through a cloud computing platform that divides itself into at least a plurality of different zones and (ii) executing a programming script using the identifying input to further identify a zone, from among the plurality of zones, that contains an instance of a network function that is implemented on the cloud computing platform and that is actively serving the client.",
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