The satellite transmissions are to connect remote areas, similar to how satellite internet connections work today.
Normal 5G networks use wireless (high frequency) transmissions within their cell zones, and then pass that data off to a fiber optic backbone to move the data to connect cells over long distance. The satellite transmissions will be much, much slower, so I expect they will only be used for 5G cells that can't get a fiber connection.
[–] VOALTRON 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
The satellite transmissions are to connect remote areas, similar to how satellite internet connections work today.
Normal 5G networks use wireless (high frequency) transmissions within their cell zones, and then pass that data off to a fiber optic backbone to move the data to connect cells over long distance. The satellite transmissions will be much, much slower, so I expect they will only be used for 5G cells that can't get a fiber connection.