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Old 05-10-2008, 04:38 AM
Rod Speed
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Default Re: Optus to Compete with Telstra in Rural Areas

Michael <michael@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>> If I drive Longreach to Brisbane (1280 kms) in the same vehicle,
>>> I find there might be a total of 250kms total that whole trip that
>>> isnt in NextG coverage. Mostly, there is a 15-25km gap between
>>> towns that mightnt be covered. Pretty decent coverage, overall.


>> But not as good as GlobalStar.


> But who wants to fuck around with GlobalStar when you can just use a bog-standard mobile nowadays (NextG)?


Anyone who can end up dead if they cant call for assistance when the shit hits the fan.

> Sat networks are now even more irrelevant.


Thanks for that completely superfluous proof that you have never ever had a fucking clue about anything at all, ever.

> Relevant only to the 1% of population who can't be NextG.


It aint the population that matters, fuckwit.

> 10-15 years ago when GSM was all we had an 87% pop coverage was the best, they were more relevant


It aint the population that matters, fuckwit.

> Now they are close to useless.


Thanks for that completely superfluous proof that you have never ever had a fucking clue about anything at all, ever.

> And fuck GlobalStar, those in the know use iridium


Thanks for that completely superfluous proof that you have never ever had a fucking clue about anything at all, ever.



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