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Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?
China’s Qianfan network has deployed 201 broadband satellites, reaching a national milestone after a recent launch from the Gobi Desert. The mission included a direct-to-cell test satellite and a satellite from China Mobile, but concerns remain about the project's slow deployment and high costs.
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