Tech Japan to deploy flying base stations in 2025

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Airborne base stations will use the 1.7 gigahertz, 2 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands as global standards. The three frequencies form the core of cellular communications. The 700 to 900 megahertz "platinum" band, which allows for improved mobile services, will operate in Europe, Africa, the Americas and parts of Asia. The HAPS uncrewed vehicles fly at altitudes of 18 to 25 kilometres in the stratosphere to act like cellular base stations. They are considered next-generation telecom equipment to expand connectivity in the sky and at sea. [...] HAPS is seen as a next-gen solution to help bridge the digital divide. The agreement at the World Radiocommunication Conference will encourage Japanese business expansion overseas. Japan envisions exporting uncrewed vehicles, telecom systems and operational management as a package. For HAPS to be introduced worldwide, technological criteria and certification regimes must be established in each market.

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HAPSの潜在能力を引き出すレーザー通信技術 | ソフトバンク先端技術研究所 | 企業・IR | ソフトバンク

ソフトバンク先端技術研究所は、「新しい技術を早期社会実装するために研究・開発を行う組織」 です。先端技術研究所の「HAPSの潜在能力を引き出すレーザー通信技術」をご紹介します。

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