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@linux any global mesh networks that could replace ISP's?
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How would you propose connecting to a mesh network without the use of an ISP? Are you thinking wireless (wifi)? For something like that to work you would need an AP/repeater every 150 feet or so. How would you cross oceans without bouncing wireless signals off the ionosphere (creating latency issues) or using a cable (requiring some entity to maintain it - $$$)?
If you break it down into the requirements to do such a thing you can start to understand why your question is a bit ridiculous.
@stown I don't think its ridiculous, especially given how they've strung cables across the ocean haha
"They" = companies with money to invest and profits to be had.
@stown got to dig a little deeper, who owns these companies?