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Re:SpaceX Has Launched Starlink's First Direct-to-Smartphone... by jorvi on Sunday January 07, 2024 @08:25AM (#38900998)
5G is a godsend for them because it requires many small cells.

On the other hand, that also enhances the accuracy of things like GPS. I feel like if you combine Galileo + 5G + WiFi sourcing you might get ridiculously accurate.

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Re:SpaceX Has Launched Starlink's First Direct-to-Smartphone... by vel0city on Sunday January 07, 2024 @09:20AM (#38901365)
5G can (and usually does) run on practically the same frequencies, the same towers, the same grid sizes that LTE operates on.

Phones have been using tower location for more accurate and rapid location for decades. Some of the first standards came in 3G networks.

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Re:SpaceX Has Launched Starlink's First Direct-to-Smartphone... by jorvi on Sunday January 07, 2024 @10:35AM (#38902047)
I am aware of A-GPS.

And the providers in my country have complained about having to place many more towers for 5G, so yeah.

It’s very easy to follow the logic - denser cells allow for more accurate triangulation.

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Re:SpaceX Has Launched Starlink's First Direct-to-Smartphone... by alphabettsy on Sunday January 07, 2024 @08:28AM (#38901018)
That’s specific to mmWave though right?
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