Very cool, these "bandwidth ships" could provide the needed element to make mesh networks a reality (the connection of last resort and/or the paid connection to the larger network).   The interesting part is that a national network (one that covers most major cities) could be built for ~$300 - 600m.   I know for a fact that there are several competing projects going on at major defense contractors to build airships of this type.  So there is substance behind this.  It's time to put this network together.

[Source:John Robb's Radio Weblog]
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