SuperCell: Reaching new heights for wider connectivity
As part of our efforts to help expand connectivity around the world, Facebook Connectivity has been prototyping SuperCell, a wide-area coverage solution for increasing mobile connectivity in rural communities. Now, after working with telecom industry partners to conduct several trials and data analyses, we’re ready to share what we’ve learned. Rather than produce this solution […] Read More… T
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Date: 2020-12-03
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