SoftBank to Launch Helium-Filled Aerial Base Stations in 2026

Jul 19, 2025
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SoftBank will begin trial runs of its High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) in 2026, using helium-filled airships to deliver mobile network coverage from 20 km above ground. Each 65 m-long airship, manufactured by Sceye, can serve a 200 km area, making the system valuable for disaster response and connecting remote locations.

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