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Solar plane that can stay airborne for a year could deliver 5G to remote areas

An artist's impression of the solar plane (Image: BAE Systems)

While 5G networks are now available in some big cities, in more remote areas, access to these networks is still very limited.

But that could be set to change, thanks to a new solar plane that can stay airborne for up to a year at a time.

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