what is the difference between WiFi and cellular data, and what is it that allows data to travel farther?
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The two differ in frequency and power and protocol. WiFi uses 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands at typically under 100milliWatts power. Cellular uses several frequencies, 700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900 MHz at 0.6-3 watts power.
So first you’re talking about a 5-50x power difference. And lower frequencies travel farther than high frequencies.
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