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Replacing cell towers with satellites would also require placing more satellites in space, which would lead to overcrowding and worsen the space debris crisis.
While satellites are great alternatives for cellular communication, especially in remote areas, they are unlikely to completely replace cell towers any time soon.
American company SpaceX has also been at the forefront of investing in satellite technology for cellular communications.
China is one of the top countries that has invested heavily in satellites for cellular connectivity.
Satellite phone services have been around for a while, but the race for increased cellular connectivity using satellites has increased in recent years.