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Twitter Gets Satellite Access

Posted by timothy on from the how-to-monetize-per-country-filtering dept.

jimboh2k writes "Satellite operators Iridium and Thuraya have signed on to provide access for Twitter users outside of normal mobile coverage. The service acts like the SMS function already available on the social network, allowing users to tweet during emergencies."

3 of 67 comments (clear)

  1. obligatory relevant xkcd: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    http://xkcd.com/723/

  2. @sahara by arcite · · Score: 5, Funny

    @sahara, flat tire, canteen empty, delirious, to follow mirage, please feed Rex.

  3. @us_sub by SpaceCracker · · Score: 5, Funny

    @us_sub, just launched icbm + nuclear warhead. more info on wikileaks.

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    sigo ergo sum