[Chapter-delegates] Internet Pioneer urges Pacific Islanders to face Internet Challenges at PacINET 2008

[Franck Martin]

Unfortunately, most islands are not in line of sight, and even less
countries.

What Vint suggests is bulk purchase of satellite bandwidth, and avoid
double hops when connecting amongst islands.

Chris Grundemann wrote:
> I would think that IF there is a way to create cooperation between
> islands, existing connections to some could be shared to all (or most)
> on terrestrial wireless links.  I have some experience with long
> distance wireless links carrying IP and once the capitol cost is
> absorbed, they are quite inexpensive to operate.  Considering the cost
> of a satellite or undersea cable - the ROI would be MUCH better. 
> There may be a big if however - I must admit I am quite naive when it
> comes to the political situation among Pacific island governments.  Is
> this something that has been looked into and dismissed, or are
> projects underway by chance?  If not, what are the obstacles?
> ~Chris
>
> Jr.
> -- 


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