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CBS 8 San Diego deployed SpaceX Starlink technology to provide seamless connectivity to CBS 8 Studios as thousands of migrants arrived at the U.S-Mexico border seeking asylum bogged down cellular reception in the area.
With crowds of local and national media gathering at the U.S.-Mexico border, alongside thousands of migrants seeking asylum in the United States ahead of Tittle 42 expiring, cell phone service has been spotty or inaccessible, according to CBS 8 field crews.
"The technology we currently use combines Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T for live capabilities through Dejero," said Vince Jones, Head of Technology and Operations at CBS 8 San Diego.
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