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0 pointsnandemo9y ago0 comments

But cell phones aren't satellite phones. Am I missing something? Do cellular networks rely on satellites indirectly?

I'm not talking about GPS, which isn't an essential feature of cell phones.

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Yes, satellites can be used when you're making a long distance calls.

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Yes, satellites can be used when you're making a long distance calls.

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