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Indoor vs. Outdoor: Segmenting the Small Cell 5G Network Market

Small Cell 5G Network Industry Overview

The global Small Cell 5G Network Market, estimated at USD 2.76 billion in 2023 with a hardware volume of 2,170 thousand units, is projected to experience remarkable growth at a CAGR of 70.7% from 2024 to 2030. This surge is primarily driven by the rapidly increasing consumer demand for high-speed mobile data connectivity, leading to greater deployment of the next-generation 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). The expanding installation of small cell 5G networks across industrial, enterprise, and residential sectors aims to deliver enhanced coverage and capacity cost-effectively. Furthermore, the swift development of smart cities in nations like the U.S., Canada, Singapore, UK, Germany, Italy, and France has significantly boosted the deployment of small cell 5G networks for diverse applications spanning residential, industrial, commercial, and governmental uses.

The rapid global increase in mobile data traffic and 5G adoption is a key market driver. As demand for 5G services rises, telecom service providers are making substantial investments in developing and enhancing 5G infrastructure. While 5G services were initially launched utilizing existing (non-standalone) network infrastructure in several countries by 2022, the anticipated rapid growth in 5G users is expected to strain this infrastructure, necessitating a shift towards standalone 5G infrastructure deployment by telecom operators. Given that small cell 5G networks are a vital element of both standalone and non-standalone 5G ecosystems, the increasing demand for 5G and the growing deployment of standalone 5G network infrastructure are expected to generate significant market growth opportunities.

Detailed Segmentation:

Component Insights

The Picocell segment is expected to register at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. Picocells play a vital role in covering a large portion of the population, delivering high-speed internet capacity in places like stadiums, concerts, festivals, and others, which is increasing its demand in the market. Moreover, telecom service providers still face uninterrupted data services across rural areas due to line-of-sight problems. Microcells provide seamless connectivity to consumers, especially in remote or rural areas up to 3 km of distance, which is anticipated to drive the demand for microcells in the market. The aforementioned factors it is expected to stimulate the implementation of picocells and microcells over the forecast period.

Network Model Insights

Based on network model, the non-standalone (NSA) segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 82.0% in 2023. This is attributed to the early rollouts of the non-standalone network across the globe. The non-standalone network is commonly deployed in integration with the existing legacy network infrastructure, because of which it has been a time and cost-efficient option. Besides, several key service providers, such as AT&T, Inc. and Verizon Communications, have first deployed a 5G non-standalone (NSA) network model that caters to the primary use cases, including cloud-based AR/VR gaming, mobile streaming, and UHD videos.

Network Architecture Insights

Based on network architecture, the virtualized segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 61.56% in 2023. The dominating share of the segment can be attributed to a robust deployment of a small cell 5G network with a centralized baseband unit controllable architecture. This helps service providers to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and increase the overall flexibility of the network by managing virtually all the small cell base stations. Besides, the introduction of Software-defined Networking (SDN) technology and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) to improve the operational efficiency of the RAN network is further expected to augment the segment growth over the forecast period.

Deployment Mode Insights

Based on deployment mode, the indoor segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 76.0% in 2023. This is attributed to the growing demand for 5G indoor coverage. Small cells provide reliable 5G data connectivity across residential and non-residential applications. The non-residential uses mainly involve enterprises, retail malls, airports, and hospitals, among others. Moreover, the data published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) states that high-value customers are devoting over 80% of their working hours to indoor premises. As a result, it is estimated to elevate the adoption of small cells for indoor applications over the forecast period.

Frequency Type Insights

Based on frequency type, the sub-6 GHz led the market with the largest revenue share of 54.0% in 2023. This is attributed to the enormous investments by key communication service providers in acquiring low and mid-band frequencies to provide customers with high-bandwidth services for businesses and industrial applications. Recently, governments across major countries such as the U.S., China, South Korea, Japan, and many other countries unveiled sub-6 GHz frequencies to provide high-speed internet services in their countries. Furthermore, a few key small cell 5G component providers, such as Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., unveiled a new chipset for 5G small cells, which supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave frequency bands. Owing to the advantages of supporting multi-band frequencies, the sub-6GHz and mmWave segment is anticipated to gain considerable market growth in the forecast period.

End-use Insights

Based on end-use, the commercial segment held the market with the largest revenue share of 42.2% in 2023. This is attributed to the growing deployment of small cell 5G networks across large as well as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the globe. This 5G RAN network helps enterprises cater to the demand for massive data capacity and coverage needs at a very affordable cost. Moreover, small cell 5G networks also help organizations utilize the existing broadband infrastructure to deploy these next-generation networks. Besides, the small cell 5G networks have seen a colossal adoption across residential applications such as smart homes, cloud gaming, and home broadband.

Regional Insights

The small cell 5g network market in Europe is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 71.1% from 2024 to 2030. The European market's growth is attributed to the favorable regulatory policies in countries such as the UK, Germany, and France and large investments in 5G network infrastructure.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restraints, and growth of the Small Cell 5G Network Market

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. is a technology leader in the 5G and 4G radio access network and broadband access solutions market. The company provides a broad range of software-defined radios, network management software, and broadband access products, which can potentially facilitate cost-effective deployment and efficient management of fixed, mobile, and hybrid wireless networks

Mavenir is a cloud-native network software provider. It focuses on redefining network economics and accelerating software network transformation for Communications Service Providers (CSPs)

Key Small Cell 5G Network Companies:

The following are the leading companies in the small cell 5G network market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Nokia Corporation

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

ZTE Corporation

Fujitsu Limited

CommScope Inc.

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.

Altiostar

Airspan Networks

Ceragon

Contela

Corning

Baicells Technologies

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Recent Developments

In February 2023, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. unveiled a series of One 5G solutions, which can drive all bands to 5G. The company’s One 5G solutions can potentially unleash the power of all bands at a single site based on indoor digitalization, FDD, and TDD. The solutions were aimed at helping operators in building the most economical 5G networks

In August 2022, Comba Network, a subsidiary of Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd., was selected by China Mobile Limited, a telecom company, to participate in a significant 5G extended picocell deployment, which involves 20,000 small cell base stations

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2024年3月4日の記事を編集して再掲載しています。 日本は｢飛行機では機内モードにする｣のがルール。破るとおっかない罰金や刑が待ってます。 でも、世界を見回すと、欧州では2022年秋に機内でのスマホの通話やデータ通信の利用を許可する決議が下されてたりして、その感覚は古いのかな…とも感じてしまう今日このごろ。科学的にどうなのか？ 科学的に問題がないなら、なぜ未だに禁止なのか？ その辺りの話を整理してみました！ 機内モード禁止をやめたEUの場合 なぜ機内モードにしなきゃならないの？と聞くと、大体の人は｢機内ナビゲーションシステム、管制塔との通信に、電波が干渉するから｣という模範解答を返してきます。 しかし、現実には電波干渉で飛行機が落ちるようなことはまずありません。 現に欧州では禁止がいち早く解禁となり、｢バイバイ、機内モード｣と大々的に報じられてもいます。 EU内の飛行機では｢機内モード｣がいらなくなる 来年からEU諸国では｢機内モード｣さようなら〜。EUでは来年から上空でスマホでネット使用可能になり、なんなら通話まで可能になりそうみたいです。これまで乗客は料... https://www.gizmodo.jp/2022/12/airplane-mode-uk-airlines-air-travel.html このとき禁止をやめることと引き換えに、全航空機に設営が義務付けられたのが｢ピコセル（picocell）｣と呼ばれるもの。ピコセルは5G通信基地局で、巨大な電波塔がマクロセルなら、ピコセルは機内に積めるぐらいちっちゃなものです。電波の届く範囲は200m圏内。電波障害の心配はないんですね。 科学的根拠はあまりない もっともピコセル自体は20年も前からある技術ですし、ピコセルを持ち出すまでもなく、科学的に見て｢機内の電気系統にスマホの電波が干渉する｣ことを裏付ける根拠は、あまり見つかってないのが現実です。 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra10日間レビュー Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra10日間レビュー Sponsored by Samsung 米連邦航空局（FAA) が2012年に行なった調査でも、携帯電話の使用が航行の妨げになったことを実証した事例は、ほぼ皆無でした。仮に証拠が示されていたとしても、その大半は事実考証に基づかないものだったり、古くて使い物にならないものだったりしたのです。 日本は米国に右ならえで10年前から｢離着時OFFにしなくてもいい｣になったけど、機内モードへの切り替えは今も求められている Video: ANNnewsCH / YouTube Advertisement それでも禁止するのはなぜ？ では、なぜいまだに｢電子機器の電源を切ってください｣とアナウンスする航空会社があるのか？ 本当の理由を調べていくと、アメリカの場合、ぶっちゃけみんな人混みに慣れていないので、耳元で通話とかされると居眠りどころじゃなくなって｢機内ブチ切れモード（Air Rage）｣になっちゃう。だから当局も未だに禁じているみたいなのです。 ストレスフルな空の旅。怒ると乗客、乗員に当たり散らして手が付けられなくなりますもんね。 特にコロナ後はコントロール不能な乗客がものすごく増えていて、よく｢客が暴れて緊急着陸した｣とか｢搭乗口に引き返した｣ってニュースが誌面を賑わせています。FAAのデータを見ても、2021～2023年は迷惑行為の乗客がのべ1万人以上を記録しており、2018～2020年の水準から約300％も増えているのがわかります。まあ、そういう流れもあって、未だに機内モードから足を洗えずにいるってなわけです。 勘違いの出元はどこ？ そもそも機内での携帯電話の使用を禁じたのは米連邦通信委員会（FCC）で、1991年のことでした。 禁じた理由は｢地上との通信に障害を来たすから｣。 でも、2005年には当の言い出しっぺであるFCCが｢今はピコセルもあることだし、電波障害の問題はもうないよね｣と国会で証言しちゃってるんですよね…。FAAのニコラス・サバティーニ長官もそれに同調するかのように、次のように証言しています。 ｢機内での800MHz帯域の携帯電話の使用を（FCCが）禁じたのは、陸地や地上ベースの電波網を保護するためだったが、1991年以降の携帯電話技術の進化によって、禁止の必要はもうなくなっているのかもしれない｣ ただ、技術的には問題なくても、国民の心理は別問題。 逆立ちしても外れないイヤホンあります 逆立ちしても外れないイヤホンあります Sponsored by ファーウェイ・ジャパン 8年後の2013年にFCCの新委員長に就任したトム・ウィーラー氏が、満を持して｢機内での携帯の使用を許可します！｣と言い出したときにはフルボッコに遭います。 Advertisement みんな技術的な話はさておき、唯一最大の関心事は｢話し声がうるさくて大げんかになる｣というところでした。 ある議員は｢『上空3万フィートでケージファイト』というリアリティTVのようなことになる｣と猛反対。これにはやる気満々だったウィーラー委員長も、｢自分だって耳元でペチャクチャしゃべられたら嫌だ｣と同調し、｢新しい技術で古いルールが通用しなくなったのなら、FCCは政府を航空会社と乗客の板ばさみから解放すべきだよね｣と言うのが精一杯だったもようです。 空でブチ切れる客以外、特にこれと言った反対材料はなかったのですが、こうして国会や航空会社からの圧力に屈する形でFCCも禁止を続けて今に至るというわけです。 ｢スマホなんか認めたら空がカオスになる｣という謂れのない恐怖で、こんなひと昔前のルールがズルズル残り続けてるという流れ。その意味では、｢機内モード｣は｢空の安全｣のためというより、政府が義務付けた｢マナーモード｣という言い方もできそうです。 染みついた恐怖と習慣は抜けない Gizmodoではこれまでにも｢Macだからウイルスない、は嘘｣、｢アプリ閉じると電池長持ち、は嘘｣などの記事がありましたけど、今回の｢機内モード｣も｢なんとなく説得力があるので、つい体が反応してしまって抜けない習慣｣ですよね。 アメリカでは｢空の安全｣のためと、かなりのところまでやるので（検問でボトルの水を一気飲みしたり、靴を脱いで全身スキャンしたり）、機内モードに切り替えるぐらいのことはもう不便とも感じません。そういうのも大きいように感じます。 でも、よく頭を冷やしてみると、おかしな話ですよね。機内モードに切り替えたって、機内のWi-Fiは使えちゃうんだもん。その方が隣の人の迷惑にならないっていうのなら、機内モードだけ禁じる理由もわかるのだけど、別にスマホの回線でつなげたって、Wi-Fiでつなげたって、迷惑の度合いは一緒なわけで…。 「耳スピ」で大好きな音楽と一緒に出かけたら、耳も会話もオープンになった 「耳スピ」で大好きな音楽と一緒に出かけたら、耳も会話もオープンになった Sponsored by nwm（NTTソノリティ株式会社） 最近はほぼすべての機内で有料のWi-Fiが利用できて、通話もネットもゲームも自由にできます。ピコセルの普及がもっと進めば、Wi-Fiが無料になることも考えられます。 そんな時代の流れなのに、機内モードがこ��まで必要と思われているのは、もしかしたら空を飛ぶことに対する恐怖の裏返しなのかもしれませんね。みんなでルールを守れば万事滞���なくいく。機内モードにしないと安全な空の旅は望めない。そう深層心理に刻み込まれているので、使わないと罪悪感を覚えてしまうんですよ。日本はいつまで続くんでしょうね、機内モード。

｢飛行機ではスマホを機内モードに｣って、もうやめてもよくない？ | ギズモード・ジャパン

[animeengineer]

That said, interference with airplane operations isn’t the only reason for “please don’t use the damn things on planes.”

Cell sites aren’t designed to provide reliable reception nearly straight up, where the distance from the phone to every cell tower is nearly the same, so it’s hard to figure out what tower should take the mobile.

And they aren’t intended to deal with the cell phone flying through the cells at hundreds of miles per hour. The size of a cell is usually only a couple kilometers across; during cruise, an airliner covers that in ten to fifteen seconds.

So you and everyone on the airliner using their phone is getting handed off from tower to tower every few seconds, in addition to all the ground users they’re supposed to serve. Oh, and your phone isn’t unharmed; since you’re cruising ten kilometers up, your phone is running its transmitter at full power, draining the battery.

(During takeoff and landing it’s not as bad since you’re moving much lower and slower. The main danger there is your phone becoming a projectile if there’s a hard landing or turbulence or, god forbid, the plane hits something.)

I heard noises years ago that airlines might install “picocells” (very small short-range cell stations that are usually set up inside buildings like hotels to serve its occupants) in their airliners, mitigating these problems, but I haven’t heard of it actually happening. They’d need satellite uplinks to work (same as in-flight WiFi), and would likely hit you with roaming charges.

Was reading an article about airplane mode and

Love how this guy's argument against allowing cell phone usage on airplanes is that someone is going to have their mouth slapped right off for being annoying. Because he's right.

[iplook-networks]

4 types of Base stations

Macro cell, Micro cell, Pico cell and Femto cell are 4 types of base stations in wireless communication networks.

Macro Base Station Macrocell antennas must be properly mounted on ground-based masts, rooftops or other existing structures and at heights for an unhindered, clear view of the surroundings. Its performance can be increased by increasing the efficiency of the transceiver. Macrocell base stations have power outputs of typically tens of watts. Since this type of cell offers the largest coverage area, it is placed in stations along highways and rural areas where large stretches rarely have service within a few kilometers.

Micro Base Station A micro base station is a relatively small-scale base station with a smaller coverage area than a macro base station. It is usually set up in densely populated areas such as indoors, office buildings, shopping malls, subway stations, etc. to provide better signal coverage and capacity support. Micro base stations can enhance the quality and stability of wireless signals and provide higher data transmission speeds and lower latency.

Pico Base Station A picocell is a smaller base station with a smaller coverage area than a microcell. It is mainly used to provide indoor coverage, such as offices, hotels, hospitals and other places to meet the needs of high-density users. Pico base stations usually have lower power and shorter transmission distance, which can provide more stable and high-quality wireless signals.

For more knowledges about the 4 types of base stations, stay tuned for our future articles!

Source: https://www.iplook.com/info/4-types-of-base-stations-i00355i1.html

[techbyrish]

Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU featuring the Quectel EG25-G 4G LTE cellular module in PicoCell 4g

Introducing the revolutionary PicoCell 4G device, powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU and featuring the Quectel EG25-G 4G LTE cellular module. In today’s world, where connectivity and innovation are key, this cutting-edge technology seamlessly combines the power of the RP2040 chip with the connectivity prowess of the Quectel EG25-G 4G LTE module. The PicoCell 4G is not your ordinary device; it transcends boundaries and redefines the way we connect, create, and communicate.

With its Multi-Constellation GNSS support, the PicoCell 4G can quickly and accurately determine your location, regardless of where you are. It acts like a bridge connecting people worldwide with call and messaging coverage that knows no borders. The EG25-G variant is like a world traveller, supporting a wide range of LTE FDD and TDD frequencies, UMTS options, and GSM. In simple terms, it keeps you connected no matter where you go. Are you seeking a dependable and swift wireless connection while on the move? Consider the PicoCell 4G as your solution. This adaptable device functions not only as a communication tool but also as a high-speed data server that supports technical features such as HTTP and TCP/IP. With the convenience of its dongle feature, you can enjoy lightning-fast LTE speeds of up to 150Mbps (DL) and 50Mbps (UL) while on the go. Essentially, it’s like having your high-speed internet connection that can be easily carried in your pocket. Perfect for the Tech-Enthusiast Attention tech enthusiasts!

The PicoCell 4G is specifically designed for M2M and IoT applications and acts like a superhero for connected devices, guaranteeing their optimal performance. It comes with a diverse antenna that provides a strong signal even in challenging situations. You can customize it to meet your specific needs with additional GPIO options. It is also energy-efficient, ensuring that it won’t run out of power when you need it the most. Furthermore, it features a status LED that offers real-time updates on network and satellite connections, making it easy to stay informed. It supports Quectel Enhanced AT Commands, which makes controlling your devices a breeze, ensuring that everything is effortless. Hello, the PicoCell 4G is a powerful device that caters to M2M and IoT applications with its exceptional features. It is powered by the plate number 1 chip with a 32-bit dual ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller and 8MB flash, and equipped with the Quectel EG25-G 4G LTE cellular module, supporting nano SIM cards. The device features dual Type C interfaces for programming and accessing the 4G module, a 3.2” Touch Display with a resolution of 320x240 pixels, driven by the plate number 2 Display Driver and plate number 3 capacitive touch controller. It comes in a range of vibrant RGB colours and offers additional GPIO options for peripheral connections. Furthermore, the device includes boot buttons for Pico, a power button for manually turning the 4G module on/off, an onboard microSD card for data logging, a battery connector with a charging circuit for portable use, a 3.5mm Audio Jack for headphones, and even includes speaker support for attaching a speaker. Additionally, the device provides indicator LEDs for board supply, module power, network status, and system status. The PicoCell 4G is an exceptional device optimized for M2M and IoT applications. It offers worldwide coverage and supports MIMO and DFOTA. With a multi-constellation GNSS receiver, you can track precise locations with ease. The 4G module supports various network bands and different speech codec modes. It has low power consumption for efficient operation and delivers LTE Max. 150Mbps DL/50Mbps UL data speeds. The PicoCell 4G is a game-changer that’s here to redefine the way we connect and create. Check out the Product Page and join the journey to experience connectivity without limits.

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Don't know your DAS from a hole in the ground? Can't tell a microcell from a picocell? Here's an easy guide to different types of small cell deployment.

[friedcrownbird]

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[dheerajpawar]

Small Cell 5G Network Market by Component (Solutions and Services), Radio Technology (5G NR (Standalone and Non-standalone)), Cell Type (Picocells, Femtocells, and Microcells), Deployment Mode, End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025

[arwen48]

So guys I do not know why I’m looking so far into this. Apparently the main villain of LOTR series is basically Sauron. So we know the Aniur can appear aged, and they sometimes do this to take on a more authoritative or wise and strong appearance, but considering how Sauron was written about, and his air of opposition towards mortals and all things regarding mortality, I don’t think this would include him. But he’s also gonna be aging or aged (in the series portrayal of the character Oren who is basically Sauron though there is still a chance he might not be) and like that kinda conflicts with a him taking on an eleven form to gain the elves respect and trust. I just don’t think the idea of a human or mortal Sauron, (as he was always described as such an picocell of the immortal, completely otherworldly in all aspects, and looks down on mortality and humanity seeing them as less than himself) would work with how he is written. He always appeared so potent in one way or another it was barely fathomable. I like seeing him as complete in-human and against humanity/different than humanity. And based on the source material that seems to be how he was designed, to be intense and inhuman. It just seems right that he would have few human aspects aspects. Something as associated with mortality as age I wouldn’t think would apply to him, but would to other aniur. I don’t know..how do you guys think he should be portrayed? I may be looking far too into the canon, but that’s just how he seems to always come off as

[pywackett-barchetta]

No Signal

[An anonymous commission for a Touhou size story. It’s been forever and a day since I’ve done one of these, but I figured I’d take up the opportunity! tldr; Reimu flattens a cell tower because sure.]

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"I mean… I guess it is kind of an eyesore." The ordinary magician shrugged, leaning back and snapping the edge off of another rice cracker between her teeth as she stared off from the shrine.

"Well, yeah… but more importantly, it's suspicious!" The Hakurei shrine maiden leapt to her feet, sweeping an arm out and pointing her gohei defiantly toward the massive metallic structure in the distance. It stood taller than even Gensokyo's most gargantuan oni (at least on most days), its tallest dolls (admittedly, a much higher bar than one would think, thanks to the concerted efforts of one particular dollmaker), and whatever that contraption the Moriya Shrine cooked up that one time was. The floorboards creaked as she frustratedly strode past the miniature bug cage 'house' set out on the floor, its diminutive denizen flinging the door open and startling back at the comparatively colossal FWUMP of a titanic tabi sock thundering down in front of her home.

"Hey, watch it! I thought we agreed my house was going back up on the table!" The purple-haired kobito shouted up, a surprisingly loud little force, but ignored with a shrug nonetheless as the 'massive' miko poured some more tea.

"So, what's got you all keyed up about it?" Marisa casually chimed in. "Yeah, it's a big weird tower, and around here, those tend to summon ancient evils or lightning or be some sort of other incident thing, so I get it. But this is a, uh… 'cell tower', right? Not gonna lie, I kinda checked out a few minutes into Sanae's explanation, but it's sorta like the yin-yang orb for you, right?"

Reimu let a moment pass in contemplation as she sat back at the shrine's edge in the sunlight, taking a sip of her tea. "Yeah, she was saying something about macrocells and picocells and Gees, but… It's a big obvious tower! That's pretty much always bad, especially when they're involved!"

"Lemme guess, even if they're serious, because it's the Moriya Shrine getting all the credit, it's bad for business~?" The magician snickered.

"I didn't say that! It's just… you see it's an incident waiting to happen, too, right? They're always making everything that much more of a pain!"

"Why don't you just go stomp on it, then? Isn't that a big clumsy giant's answer to everything?" The voice of the little princess pipes up from the floor again, and her face pales as the two 'titans' go silent and turn to look down to her from high above her tiny two-inch-tall frame. "...what? You heard me! You almost flattened me again this morning!"

Marisa chuckled to herself as she watched the gears turning in Reimu's mind. Of course.

'Of course!', thought Reimu. "...hey, that mallet's all charged, right?"

"Yep! Just finished up today, so finally I can grow big again for a while!"

"...can you grow me big instead?"

She startled back at this. "W-what!? Why would I do that!?" THWOOM, THWOOM, the miko's palms slam down on either side of her, enormous eyes staring down, like a wild animal cornering their prey… but with a glimmer of excitement. No, not just a glimmer; she seemed absolutely thrilled, with childlike glee.

"You've done it before, right? Just make me big again! I'll put your house wherever you want or whatever, just… make me a giant!"

Already thoroughly towered over, the massive magician didn't help matters for Shinmyoumaru by leaning in with a chuckle. "I don't think you've got much choice here."

_____________

"Growwwwwwwww big!"

"..."

"Pff."

"Make me bigger!"

"Um, tha-"

"Don't tell her yet."

"Make me giant!"

"Are we really just gonna watch her-"

"Oh, absolutely."

_______________

Some time later, when the Hakurei shrine maiden remembered the mallet was only usable by the kobito themselves and had begrudgingly, blushingly handed it back to its usual owner, she stood outside the shrine.

"Alright… this time for sure."

"Are you seriously ready…?"

"Yeah, I'm ready! Let's go, already!"

"Okay! I'd rather it be me, but… groowwwwwww big!"

The Miracle Mallet began to glow a glorious vibrant gold, its wielder locking her gaze on the woman she focused its power upon. Soon, the shrine maiden began to radiate those dazzling colors as well, and lifting herself off the ground in flight, stretched her arms out to embrace this. (Purely for dramatic effect, of course, but it's not like anyone could judge.) And sure enough, her body began to slowly expand…

A symphony ensued, for those near enough to hear it. Tough, resilient tabi socks slowly stretching to fit gradually growing feet, her toes and soon her heels back to touching the ground despite her high vantage point. The creaking and trembling of the earth beneath her feet to take on someone of supernaturally supreme size… The stretching of skin and fabric keeping up with her as the view below dwindled down and down and down…

THOOM. THOOM.

The shrine shook and rattled as the newfound giant stamped her colossal soles down on each side of it, her shadow blotting out the grounds below as the others stared up in awe from below. Shinmyoumaru gulped. Marisa simply let out a whistle of surprise, a dramatic undersell for, as she now noted from the soft white horizon before her, a best friend growing so huge that one toe eclipsed her entire body.

"This is even cooler than last time!" Her enormous voice roared throughout Gensokyo, those just below her hastily covering their ears as she looked around this world in awe. Sure, she usually saw it from this height, but not with her feet on the ground. "Back to business, though. I'll go stomp on that thing and go from there, I guess." She waved her hand in a casual goodbye as she thundered off towards the horizon, leaving her houseguests to simply watch as she did so.

"Have fun!"

"...what have I done."

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THOOM, THOOM. THOOM, THOOM.

Gensokyo shook and rumbled at every leviathan footfall of the massive miko; vast expanses of trees and flowers and wide open paths were unceremoniously pounded into deep, tabi-shaped craters. Villages trembled and shook, tengu flitting between the trees to try to cover what this strange seismic event may be before the Hakurei shrine maiden was inevitably called in to put a stop to it… Well, not this time. Fairies and youkai hurtled out of her path in astonishment and awe; as if she wasn't enough of a force of nature normally, being 200 meters tall made things a whole lot more obvious!

She'd saved these lands countless times, so for a bit, she didn't mind the sensation of it all going crunch under her heels, or the sounds of the ground cracking with each THWOOM of her soles down against Gensokyo's surface. Even the Underworld was shaking a little…

As she peers down, she notices a little green speck floating in her path; even from that high up, it's barely at her waist. "Out of my way."

"I already explained it to you! It's just transmitting RF signals!" The goddess-slash-shrine-maiden piped up, from the path of the lumbering behemoth. It didn't even slow her.

"Should've said that before you put it up. Still an unauthorized building, still knocking it down." In all honesty, she just really wanted to stomp on it at this point, but this'd be a suitable, if flimsy, excuse.

"But I did-!" Her protests are cut short as the giant bears down on her, continuing to walk straight in an unstoppable march, Sanae's view slowly filling with nothing but the mega miko's midriff. She turns to flee, flying as fast as she can, but those immense strides catch up almost instantly, being bowled into by the behemoth's belly, stuck up against it like a bug to a windshield (if far more unharmed). She watched on begrudgingly as the rampaging Reimu thundered towards the tower… it looked positively tiny in comparison.

Even as the humongous Hakurei stopped to stand before it, chuckling as it didn't even come up to her waist, Sanae found herself still stuck to the soft stomach of the giant woman, a strange sensation of comfort from the warm body heat of her…business rival? Fellow incident-solver? Something like that.

Reimu lifted her massive, giant foot, leaning it and much of her colossal weight against the cell tower.

Ggrrnnnnnnn….

Under that unfathomable mass, it begins to buckle and shear apart, the metal letting out a deafening shriek as the mighty mountain's socks softly smother it. Supports snap and spark, the massive monument collapsing in portions, a giddy chuckle escaping her as she wiggled her toes.

She raises her foot up high once more, over that crumpled heap…

THOOMMMMmmmmm….

...and smashes it down, flattening all that hard work in under a minute. With a twist of her foot, she grinds the last of it down to nothing, smirking despite herself as she plucks Sanae up off of her.

"There. Anything else I should know about?"

"...no?"

"That's awfully unconvincing for someone in the palm of my hand, y'know."

"No, that was it… I thought we'd finally get, like, texting in Gensokyo, even if our own version… maybe someday."

"Well, next time, just have your gods ask nicely first, okay?"

"Okay…" She was too winded to put up much of a fight right now, as it was. This’d blow over eventually; surely her gods would understand that divine wrath is a bit stranger around here...

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Europe will soon allow phone calls on flights. Will the U.S. be next?

You can soon say goodbye to airplane mode — at least in Europe.

The European Commission ruled late last month to permit airlines to provide 5G connectivity to passengers on board, including for phone calls and high-speed data. E.U. member states have until the end of June 2023 to set aside 5G frequency bands for planes.

“5G will enable innovative services for people and growth opportunities for European companies,” Thierry Breton, the E.U.’s commissioner for the internal market, said in making the announcement. “The sky is no longer a limit when it comes to possibilities offered by super-fast, high-capacity connectivity.”

The E.U. move diverges sharply from the United States, where fears of 5G antennas on the ground interfering with aircraft equipment led to flight cancellations and diversions early this year. Cell carriers are still limiting 5G near airports until airlines can retrofit their planes.

Here’s why the experts said Europe’s decision is not likely to spark the end of airplane mode in U.S. skies.

                              Europe uses different frequencies for 5G

U.S. airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration have been concerned that 5G could interfere with planes’ radio altimeters, which measure altitude and are critical for landings in low visibility. Altimeters operate at frequencies of around 4.2 to 4.4 GHz, and certain altimeters without modern filtering technology can pick up interference from devices operating in nearby frequencies.

5G networks in the U.S. use 3.7 and 3.98 GHz, which provides relatively little “gap spacing” from the altimeter frequency, said Shrihari Pandit, co-founder and CEO of the internet provider Stealth Communications.

“If you don’t have this type of [filter] to keep the signal in sync, it can pick up background noise, like from onboard devices, and that could alter the readings,” Pandit said.

Cell carriers and the aviation industry have presented conflicting studies on how 5G affects altimeters. Airlines are retrofitting their planes to improve altimeter sensitivity or add metal shielding to reduce interference from 5G; they recently asked cell carriers for an extension from July 2023 to the end of 2023 complete the upgrades, according to Reuters.

In Europe, however, 5G operates at a frequency band of 5 GHz and above, providing significantly more gap spacing from the altimeter frequency and reducing the concern for airlines.

“There is much less prospect of interference,” Dai Whittingham, CEO of the U.K. Flight Safety Committee, told the BBC. “We have a different set of frequencies for 5G, and there are lower power settings than those that have been allowed in the U.S.”

                                          Aircrafts are a ‘tin can’

Pandit said another concern, even in Europe, is the output power from hundreds of devices collectively searching for signal within the “tin can” of an aircraft.

Cellphones send out their strongest signals as they’re trying to connect with an antenna, meaning the “cumulative power output is going to be pretty significant,” he said.

It is unclear what impact such a powerful signal could have, but it raises concerns for electronic aircraft equipment and passengers’ health, he said. Aircraft may need even more sensitive altimeters and RF shielding to prevent leakage from the cabin into the electronics below, he noted.

Tom Wheeler, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and now a visiting fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, said concerns over altimeter interference are largely overblown.

“The reality is that the vast, vast majority of aircraft have altimeters that are shielded from the signals,” he said, and older models are being replaced or shielded.

Wheeler also noted that aircraft are exposed to powerful radio-frequency emissions when on or near the ground and operate without any issues.

“The airplane fuselage is being exposed to all kinds of RF emissions that far trump what cellphone in seat 10C might be doing,” he said.

                   European airlines will rely on router-like ‘picocells’

To provide reliable service in the air, European airlines will use picocells, according to the E.U. announcement. Picocells act as mini cellphone towers that send a low power signal over a small area, such as an aircraft, reducing the need for devices to jump between towers, Wheeler said.

Those picocells will connect either to satellite networks or networks on the ground, like a WiFi router or hotspot, Pandit said.

Wheeler said advancements in picocell technology largely alleviate the technical concerns that prompted the ban on airborne cellphone use in the first place.

“The result of [picocells] was that you could use mobile devices on airplanes because they weren’t interfering with the terrestrial antennas,” he said.

Feeling the technical concerns were out of the way, Wheeler led an effort by the FCC in 2013 to consider lifting the ban on cellphone use on U.S. aircraft. But he said he quickly ran into resistance from the FAA and the airline industry over an entirely separate concern: people “yakking” on their cellphones.

                           In-flight calls impact the customer experience

“All hell broke loose because it turns out that airlines and the FAA had been relying on that rule to keep people from talking on their cellphones,” Wheeler said.

The regulatory proceedings over the rule eventually stalled over customer experience concerns, Wheeler said. Then-FCC chairman Ajit Pai said in 2017 he stood “with airline pilots, flight attendants, and America’s flying public against the FCC’s ill-conceived 2013 plan,” Reuters reported, and the effort officially ended in 2020.

Wheeler said the U.S. ban on cellphone use in flight stems from a “different technical reality,” but any move in the direction of the Europe in lifting it would have to also consider the passenger experience.

Pandit said he is neutral on the E.U. decision, but prefers a quiet cabin and questions the need for 5G when most airlines now offer in-flight WiFi.

“There’s definitely applications for business — you want to be connected, but I’m just wondering, isn’t WiFi sufficient?” he said. “Almost all devices that support 4G or 5G will have WiFi capability.”

By James Bikales (Washington Post)