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The challenge
Most cities are flooded with Wireless service antennas (BTS) and, there are even more being erected with the advent of 5G. Besides the fact that their physical presence is not appealing, these BTS consume a lot of energy and are causing numerous long-term health issues for people living around due to the radiation they emit. Another issue to address is network availability outside the main cities or the low coverage (specially low data speeds) aspect for developing countries.
The solution
To create and encourage the use of next generation cell phones compatible with satellite technologies. Instead of requiring BTS antenna over houses, schools, mall or hotels affecting public health, using satellite technology will help address issues of public health, space and energy usage and data speed availability in a global scale
Mission
To develop a new cell phone (with price affordability improving with quantity sold), with sizes and features similar to the current iPhone. However, that cell phone will come with direct voice and data communication capabilities using a satellite networks - with compatibility of using the Elon Musk's Starlink or Jeff Bezos's Project Kuiper or any other similar satellite technology.