Hello Lewin,

On Mar 19 19:38 in a msg to Poe Lim, Lewin Edwards of 3:634/396 wrote:

 LE> There are several companies investigating medium-bandwidth coverage
 LE> of urban areas using low-orbit satellites. Multiple uses, including
 LE> pay TV, but the intended main use is high-speed net feeds for areas
 LE> where telcos don't feel it worthwhile to lay FOC. But I agree the
 LE> current MDS is not suitable, as it stands.

But can it be a two way link though; there will be problems with
transmission licences too if they are.

 PL> The PSTN will have to drop rates to compete; I'm sure most equipment and
 PL> infrastructure has been amortised by now.

 LE> Uhh.. equipment is depreciated, land is amortized, resources are

Capital expenditure (assets) are amortised, aren't they?

Cheers,
Poe

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