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by gordjw 4312 days ago
So if mesh networks take off, and replace mobile internet for many people, are we going to see an increase in satellite and "traditional" mobile networking (3G, 4G, etc) prices?

How is that going to affect folks outside major metropolitan areas, since their coverage is effectively subsidised by the volume of city users?

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Likely a decrease, 3G is cheap, mesh networks would merely highlight the bad deal most telcos provide.
To be fair, you'll see increases even if this doesn't happen.