Internet from Weather balloons

[brando]

Weather balloons will Provide Broadband In Africa, the new technology raises hydrogen-filled weather balloons to 80,000 — 100,000 feet, which individuals contact via modems. Full report: Internet Evolution - Deborah Nason - Weather Balloons to Serve Up Web Access in Africa

[Matthew Barthorpe]

Wow!! Thanks for the info. brando. Thats actually a good thinking, this would enable users from remote places to access the Internet.

[Fatih]

Will work like wifi.

[ann]

Just curious how it will work in bad weather condition?

[Matthew Barthorpe]

Originally Posted by ann

Just curious how it will work in bad weather condition?

They must have considered this factor as well and have taken counter measures too. Its just an assumption though, haven't read any explanation on this.

[brando]

"The balloon come down every 24 hours due to the limitations of battery life -- and to keep them from floating into territories that don’t subscribe to the service".