Yeah, well I don't think we need to describe every available telemetry modem or combination of parts that are available
These are only a couple of examples, AQ delivers telemetry data on the ftdi port and from that point on you can use whatever wireless method you like. That particular statement is not written by me, but I'm guessing that APC's limited airspeed that degrades when the distance is rising,prevents it from using more than getting low speed telemetry data to the GCS. Sending params for example is a lot of data and 19k2 air speed is a bit to low.
Xbee-bluetooth is way better, but will cost a lot more.