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This isn't thinking back to the original meaning of the term cell. While the satellites are not cell towers, they do each serve a specific coverage cell (althou
by ericpauley 4y ago
This isn't thinking back to the original meaning of the term cell. While the satellites are not cell towers, they do each serve a specific coverage cell (although that cell moves around over time).
- lxgr 4y agoBasically all modern satellites use spot beams, making the "cell" metaphor even more applicable.