The end of data voids while chasing?

JR Hehnly

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Here's a story of a company launching balloons into the stratosphere carrying cell/data transceivers to provide access for people in rural areas. Looks like they are just starting up, and they have gotten Google's attention.

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB120347353988378955.html

Be sure and check out the video, it's very detailed.

Here's their current coverage map from their site ( http://www.spacedata.net/skysite.html )
coverageMap.jpg
 
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