> How does the tracking network size affect functionality? Ability to actually find lost items. AirTags are so successful (in the US) because of the ubiquity o

> How does the tracking network size affect functionality? Ability to actually find lost items. AirTags are so successful (in the US) because of the ubiquity of iPhones which are, effectively, constantly reporting on the location of detected devices. A smaller network of listening/reporting devices will not be as effective unless it happens to be very popular right in the area the device was lost.