About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion people, lack internet access due to infrastructure limitations. High-altitude platforms could provide connectivity solutions.
High-altitude platform stations, such as uncrewed balloons and airplanes, could close communication gaps and enhance economic equality, allowing broader participation in the digital age.
Experiments demonstrated that high-altitude platforms can support high data rates and 5G coverage, successfully covering areas 15-20 times larger than standard terrestrial towers.
Recent technological advancements and increased investment in aviation and aerospace may revitalize the idea of using high-altitude platforms for global internet connectivity.
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