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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Broadband in a backpack - Dave Lee, BBC World Service
In the aftermath of a disaster, any connection to the outside world can be life-saving. When telephone networks inevitably crumble, it can be days before those affected can contact their families or relief agencies. Wireless communication expert Mike Outmesguine has demonstrated an easy way to produce a "Network Relief Kit" - an ultra-portable method of connecting to the internet from almost any location in the world. The entire kit can be carried in a back-pack, and offers a fast enough connection to watch videos on YouTube. Not without a price, however - data transfer typically costs between $3-$6 (£2-£4) per megabyte, payable to providers of satellite internet connections such as Inmarsat.
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