July 17, 2005

Stratellite blimp, floating at 65,000 ft, may allow WiFi in cars and in rural areas that DSL doesn't reach. The first airship underwent trials a few months ago, according to press releases. Whether Sanswire can field the blimps remains sketchy, but with crowding and latency problems on satellites and telcos doing little to reach the boonies, this technology may hold promise.
  • I love blimps! It would be quite awesome if they could deliver internet wirelessly throughout the U.S., although not so awesome for satellite ISPs I suppose.
  • *wonders if it is't just hot air*
  • Because cell phones do not cause enough of a disctraction for most people. Yes, please IM me while I drive.