Reference:
http://www.technotification.com/2014/06/google-spending-1-billion-on-satellites.htmlGoogle plans to spend over $1 billion on a fleet of satellites that will be used to provide internet to parts of the world that currently lack digital connections. Google will use 180 “small, high-capacity satellites” that will orbit the Earth at low altitudes. Led by Greg Wyler, who set up satellite startup O3b Networks Ltd, Google has been on a hiring spree to recruit engineers from satellite company Space Systems/Loral LLC. The project is scoped to provide internet to areas around the world without wired connections, and cost between $1 billion to more than $3 billion, depending on the network’s final design and size.
Google is running tests with internet providing balloons, and it’s bought a drone company to cover the world in Wi-Fi, too. While previous attempts to smother the world in internet via satellite have proved unsuccessful, that’s largely been due to escalating costs. If the the report is accurate, Google is now working on three high-profile projects to use airborne craft to connect the world. Clearly, cost isn’t too much of a concern for Page & Co.
Question is what is the cost? Is it the money or ...........
