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I hope they will use laser technology, which can probably go up to 1 Gbps if they're using cutting edge technology. Although that can probably work only for res

I hope they will use laser technology, which can probably go up to 1 Gbps if they're using cutting edge technology. Although that can probably work only for residences, so if they want it for self-driving cars they'll also need radio-based Internet.

wmf 12y ago
Doesn't punching through 60 miles of atmosphere require dangerously high power?
- jacquesm 12y ago
  Either that, or very good antennae.
  - Geee 12y ago
    Insects have antennae. Radio devices have antennas.
    - jacquesm 12y ago
      Thank you! Even after 37 years of English there is still room for improvement.
  - wmf 12y ago
    Do lasers use antenna(s|e)?