Nokia said a 4G network was “highly energy efficient compared to analogue radio.” Nokia also said its Ultra Compact Network will be the lightest ever developed.
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“Vodafone testing indicates that the base station should be able to broadcast 4G using the 1800 MHz frequency band and send back the first ever live HD video feed of the Moon’s surface.”
Excited to see what 5G has to offer but sticking with 4G for stability is reasonable. Lunar missions are getting active again.