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No, satellites aren’t going to make terrestrial towers obsolete
Given the hubbub over new and emerging satellite constellations – including those that will be used to send signals to unmodified cell phones – it’s no wonder people are questioning the need for new terrestrial-based cell towers. With satellites acting as cell towers in the sky, why do we need more on the ground?
It’s not a new question. Earlier this year, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), which represents tower companies, published a blog titled: “Satellites Are Taking Off, But Cell Towers Are Sticking Around.” The title says it all: Terrestrial networks will continue to serve more consumers and provide services at a lower cost than satellites.
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