{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwhat-comes-next.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F43-5g-beamed-down-9yM0Cy_u","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"#43 5G Beamed Down From Stratospheric Planes (with Stratospheric Platforms)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/754a41e7-f9cb-4203-a8bb-a9a12d13feec/2aa43565-8384-45d8-a482-405aa65f6386/what-comes-next-logo.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/f8a1755a-f517-4c0a-8fbf-44b72eae74de\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"#43 5G Beamed Down From Stratospheric Planes (with Stratospheric Platforms)\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In 2016, the UN declared internet access a basic human right. Five years later, vast swathes of the world are still starved for connectivity. We've tried everything to solve this problem; from swarms of satellites to giant, unpiloted balloons. But the best solution might also be the most ambitious.\n\nIn this episode, we talk to Neal Unitt-Jones, Commercial Vice President of Stratospheric Platforms, a company developing a fleet of hydrogen-powered planes that will beam reliable 5G connectivity from high in the stratosphere.   \n\nFIND US ONLINE\nFor the latest updates, and even more content, make sure you follow us online\nTwitter: @wcnpod\nInstagram: @wcnpod\n\nGET IN TOUCH\nQuestions? Comments? Fiery opinions? We’d love to hear them! Drop us an email at wcn@granttree.co.uk \n"}