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Twitter Gets Satellite Access

Posted by timothy on Sunday February 12, 2012 @08:47PM 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."

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Re:Okay. by Zorque · 2012-02-12 21:58 · Score: 5, Insightful

In many cases it's been a very useful tool for warning others about impending emergencies, or about letting the outside world know what's going on. It may not get you the help you need but it could save others from having to do the same.