Does the provision of a Haps service entirely eliminate the need for ground masts?
In some territories yes but in general this is most unlikely. In fact, it is likely that some Operators will use part of their new Haps-generated subscriber revenues to install additional ground infrastructure – into areas with now accurately identified demand for particular services and capacity levels. Then choosing to move the Haps service to address as yet un-served, poorly served, or ‘blind spot’ area. Some territories – such as mountainous or desert regions with only moderate and scattered populations – may choose to put in place solely a haps service.
