Put the last cell tower in orbit
Summary
The FCC should use its $9 billion 5G Fund to support satellite services that send signals directly to devices. This would help provide coverage in places where building normal cell towers is too difficult.Key Facts
- The FCC has a $9 billion fund dedicated to expanding 5G network coverage.
- Satellite services can send signals straight to phones and other devices without needing cell towers.
- Using satellites could help reach remote or hard-to-build areas.
- Traditional cell towers are sometimes impossible or too costly to install in certain locations.
- The suggestion is to use some of the 5G Fund money to support these satellite services.
- This could improve mobile internet access for people living in difficult-to-reach regions.
- Direct-to-device satellites bypass the need for ground infrastructure like towers.
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