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So if mesh networks take off, and replace mobile internet for many people, are we going to see an increase in satellite and "traditional" mobile networking (3G,

by gordjw 12y ago

So if mesh networks take off, and replace mobile internet for many people, are we going to see an increase in satellite and "traditional" mobile networking (3G, 4G, etc) prices? How is that going to affect folks outside major metropolitan areas, since their coverage is effectively subsidised by the volume of city users?

ianlevesque 12y ago
To be fair, you'll see increases even if this doesn't happen.
fleitz 12y ago
Likely a decrease, 3G is cheap, mesh networks would merely highlight the bad deal most telcos provide.