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To: ftth who started this subject2/4/2002 7:37:18 AM
From: Frank A. Coluccio  Read Replies (1) of 46821
 
Teledesic Proceeds with Plans for Global Satellite Network

[FAC: Teledesic was first conceived as a network that would consist of 840 low earth orbitung satellites (LEOs), during a time when the Internet, as we now know it - not to mention VoIP and IP-based VPNs (there were other, circuit- switched offerings at the time that were called VPNs) - was still an uncertainty. Hence, one could surmise that it was very likely designed for a somewhat different model than that which exists today. The company now says their Internet in the Sky network will consist of 32 birds. I wonder if they'll put out a new VHS series (DVDs this time?) to replace the ones that have been taking up space on my shelves all of these years. From convergedigest.com :]

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"Teledesic selected Italian satellite manufacturer Alenia Spazio
SpA to build the first two satellites for its planned global,
broadband Internet-in-the-Sky network. Negotiations are underway
with Alenia Spazio and other manufacturers for the remainder of
the satellites needed for the Teledesic constellation. Alenia
Spazio was responsible for the assembly, integration and testing
of the 72 satellites built for Globalstar. Teledesic's latest
network architecture calls for 30 medium-Earth-orbit Ka-band
satellites. The first 12 satellites are expected to cost under $1
billion, substantially less than previous system designs, and
provide coverage needed to launch service in several areas of the
world. The remaining 18 satellites would expand coverage
globally.
teledesic.com
Teledesic, February 3, 2002

"Telecommunications pioneer Craig McCaw and Microsoft's Bill Gates
are Teledesic's two primary founding investors. Strategic
investors also include Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, The
Boeing Company and The Abu Dhabi Investment Company."
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