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) leveraging GEO and LEO technologies
C) offering femtocells
D) providing wi-fi base stations at very low costs
E) switching from Wi-Fi to WiMax

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Femtocells are small, low-power cellular base stations designed for use in residential or small business environments. They connect to the service provider’s network via broadband (such as DSL or cable) and provide a strong mobile signal within a relatively small area, typically around 5,000 square feet. This solution allows mobile telecom services firms to overcome reception and availability problems in areas with poor coverage. The other options (A, B, D, and E) do not specifically address the issue of providing localized coverage in a small area.

To Overcome Reception and Availability Problems, Mobile Telecom Services Firms