Qualcomm has been working on a technology for over eight years that bypasses cell phone towers to make smartphones talk directly to each other. This technology, called LTE Direct, can reach up to five hundred meters, longer than any WIFI or Bluetooth signal. Facebook and other technology companies are also trying to help Qualcomm develop this convenience. Companies could send out alerts to anyone in close proximity to their stores about sales, advertisements, or other information. Wireless companies could also be compensated for lost data usage by charging these companies for using this service.
Link to Article: http://www.technologyreview.com/news/530996/future-smartphones-wont-need-cell-towers-to-connect/
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