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Inmarsat Brings 3G Broadband to North America

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the still-trying-to-catch-up dept.

Jessup writes "The Earth just got one step closer to true global broadband through satellite based communications. With the launch of the Zenit-3SL rocket the Inmarsat-4 F2 satellite brings 3G high speed cell technology to North America. From the article: 'Their onboard technology is designed to allow people to set up virtual offices anywhere around the world via high-speed broadband connections and new 3G phone technology.'"

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  1. Two? by Dekortage · · Score: 5, Funny

    From the article: "It is the second in a planned two-satellite constellation."

    It only takes two items to make a constellation?? Three would be a crowd, I guess.

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  2. We all know the truth by AndyFewt · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Virtual offices".. yeh ok, we all know it will be used for porn, porn and more porn. 3G porn on the go!

  3. Affordable to upgrade? by Sheetrock · · Score: 4, Funny

    Most of the world is still using 2Ghz computers. Does this mean they simply won't be able to communicate as fast as 3G (i.e. only use ¾ of the pipe) or are they completely unable to sync?

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