John,
I suspect, in the end, that it will not be technology or design that would be the biggest roadblock to this broadband device but $$$$. If it costs, say $1 minute in today's dollars, I think not many would be using it except for the most important tasks.
What I am envisioning is the possibility of some system equivalent to free incoming calls. For example, is it possible to have some type of basestation which would only service, say, a mile radius around a major airport. The cost of this "signal" would be paid for by rental car agencies, hotels, convention centers, tourist attractions, restaurants, etc. So when I arrive at this airport, I pull out my "device" and open my "itinerary" file, "announce" my arrival and all reservations confirmed.
If I move out of these sponsored sites, then I am charged per data packet downloaded.
Is this technically possible, in terms of technolgy as well as billing for the providers?
Ramsey |
