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AGC recently started deploying its technological expertise in glass manufacturing and processing for high-tech applications with a view to providing unique antennas in the form of transparent panes of glass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is the translation of the original publication in the Czech language: <a href=\"https:\/\/svetchytre.cz\/a\/pHvXK\/sklenene-anteny--jak-nenapadne-a-ucinne-pokryt-signalem-mestska-centra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/svetchytre.cz\/a\/pHvXK\/sklenene-anteny–jak-nenapadne-a-ucinne-pokryt-signalem-mestska-centra<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full article in English below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rise of 5G and the need for mobile coverage in the narrow streets of old city centres present fresh challenges for architects, construction firms, mobile operators and especially antenna manufacturers. 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