Don't know much about satellite phones, but is it possible to make direct handset-to-handset calls, evenutally eliminating the itermediary cell phone companies? $69.99 and another $20 in taxes my ass.
pbase, as currently constructed mobile phones can not communicate with one another, they are made to be peripheral devices connected to one centralised network.
This is a VERY GOOD idea. In the case of an emergency (Japan = earthquakes) mobile infrastructure is often overloaded and can be easily damaged (unless special (read: expensive) provisions are made. In such case proposed satellite could be used to not only communicate - but also locate people accurately, send text messages with instructions etc.
I think that European Union should look into making such a system, because it can easily serve a whole continent, and then cost can be spread over many countries.
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Don't know much about satellite phones, but is it possible to make direct handset-to-handset calls, evenutally eliminating the itermediary cell phone companies?
$69.99 and another $20 in taxes my ass.
Dude that's daylight robbery. In the EU a basic subcription is 4€
About the satellite: the size of that antena would make it easily visible from the ground.
pbase, as currently constructed mobile phones can not communicate with one another, they are made to be peripheral devices connected to one centralised network.
This is a VERY GOOD idea. In the case of an emergency (Japan = earthquakes) mobile infrastructure is often overloaded and can be easily damaged (unless special (read: expensive) provisions are made. In such case proposed satellite could be used to not only communicate - but also locate people accurately, send text messages with instructions etc.
I think that European Union should look into making such a system, because it can easily serve a whole continent, and then cost can be spread over many countries.