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I don't think the market for satellite Internet is only where other services don't provide fast enough internet. Of course, the technology of glass fiber in the

by madez 9y ago

I don't think the market for satellite Internet is only where other services don't provide fast enough internet. Of course, the technology of glass fiber in the ground can't be beaten qualitywise, but glass fiber can more easily be controlled by your ISP and your government, unlike satellite internet. If SpaceX manages to provide unfiltered, net neutral, cheap internet, I'd consider getting it to complement my current connection.

jsjohnst 9y ago
> but glass fiber can more easily be controlled by your ISP and your government, unlike satellite internet. What would lead you to believe that? The reality is that the reverse is true, satellite internet is more heavily scrutinized as it’s far easier to intercept and very few companies are doing it.
- madez 9y ago
  On my earthbound connection my government can influence the ISP, but how is the government of [insert-autocratic-country] here supposed to control what its citizen do over satellite internet? I assume that all communication to, in, and from the satellite network is secured by cryptography to prevent eavesdropping.