Retired JSO wrote:
I assume this system will be more reliable once all the satellites are launched.
I am inclined to agree.... It is a new or more or less new type of service.. there is an older service (forget the name) that's gone through a bunch of name changes... Can't recall what the assorted names are... I think Wild Blue,, and ViaSat are on the list of names.. Wish I Could recall the original name.
They are not rated for mobile use however and no plans that I know of.
Ah. Google is my friend: Iridium
Company went bust. another bought it and ...second verse same as the first (Went bust and another bought it) and 3rd and 4th and well you get the idea.