You realize you get nothing by satellite right? Satellite lag is high and bandwidth is very limited. Almost all transcontinental communications come via undersea cables. No one has successfully launched a low-orbit Internet satellite system yet, and even if someone does, it will pale in comparison to direct fiber to the home.
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for_the_wookie ago
but we have satellites the bring wireless technology right to my doorstep—?
why would I want a shitty ass tech that requires nodes almost ever 100ft?
buzzing around my head all day is bad enough!
djsumdog ago
You realize you get nothing by satellite right? Satellite lag is high and bandwidth is very limited. Almost all transcontinental communications come via undersea cables. No one has successfully launched a low-orbit Internet satellite system yet, and even if someone does, it will pale in comparison to direct fiber to the home.
for_the_wookie ago
/sarcasm
satellites.... hahahaha
riiiiigghhhttt ;)