UK telco to provide 4G in rural areas using drones, balloons
Mobile network provider EE has unveiled plans to use drones and balloons to provide 4G coverage to UK's rural areas. The helium balloons, called 'Helikite', hover at a height of about 150 feet and can cover an area 4 kilometres wide. However, the drones can provide coverage over an area 2 kilometres wide for a few hours.