Between the local WiFi networks uniting neighbourhoods and whole cities being developed a bit all over the world, and a satellite based cheap broadband link into the internet, we just might end up with a net that is more resilient in the case of disasters and less open to surveillance, which today is quite ubiquitous…
Satellites To Provide Cheap Uncensored Internet To The World Ready For Launch
Phi Beta Iota: Extraordinary possibilities are emerging and include Apple's new commitment to building their own high-speed network. Where both endeavors (SpaceX and Apple) are likely to fall short is in their lack of appreciation for the cost-benefit role that could be played by the nine Open Source Everything sub-categories. SpaceX is merely distracted, Apple is culturally inbred. In addition, both may be unaware of the importance of dark fibre and having all ground facilities off the grid (water as well as power) as an added operational standard.
See Also:
Apple to Build High-Speed Network for Fast Content Delivery
P2P Foundation Wiki Category:Open Source Everything
