Opposed to the current cell phones that require cell towers to connect to information, researchers have begun developing a phone that does not require the usage of cell towers. Many cell phones that use LTE are supposed to quickly go through cell towers to get the user to whatever app or contact they are trying to get to. However, Qualcomm has created a cell phone protocol that will be able to pass cell towers altogether. Instead of making large, bulky, and unattractive towers, beacons will be created and set up in stores or businesses in certain areas.
With these new beacons, we are able to diminish the dependence on cell towers; possibly even erasing cell towers completely. This new technology implanted into upcoming phones will allow society to turn away from cell towers that give off harmful rays and radiation.
The technology will be created in a way that saves the user battery life, while searching for beacons to connect to. Despite the similar iBeacon created by Apple (shown above), this new technology will reach farther distances and will not be used from bluetooth settings. Also, the protocol will not send notifications (as seen in the picture to the right), however, it will send a type of wifi signal out to cell phones in order for them to be used proficiently. The protocol has been very successful and will only need simple work on the accessibility for large groups of users before being released into the public.http://www.technologyreview.com/news/530996/future-smartphones-wont-need-cell-towers-to-connect/
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