To overcome reception and availability problems, mobile telecom services firms have begun _____ that provide a "five bar" coverage in a roughly 5,000-square-foot footprint.
A) providing incentives to communities that allow the construction of towers
B) building smaller towers that people don't mind seeing in the neighborhood
C) offering femtocells
D) providing wi-fi base stations at very low costs
E) providing unique IP addresses

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Femtocells are small, low-power cellular base stations that are used to provide in-home mobile phone coverage. They connect to the internet via a broadband connection and offer a range of up to 5,000 square feet, providing a "five bar" coverage. This solution is becoming increasingly popular among mobile telecom services firms as it offers a cost-effective way to overcome reception and availability problems.

To Overcome Reception and Availability Problems, Mobile Telecom Services Firms