| Over three billion people in the world do not have | | | | opportunity for growth and expansion, sparking an |
| access to the internet. This statistic is where the | | | | interest in seeking out internet providers that can |
| company O3b Networks got its name, the "other | | | | offer more features and services that could |
| 3 billion", and idea to help create global access to | | | | benefit the business. Widespread satellite internet |
| the internet through satellite internet. With the | | | | access can connect people all over the world, |
| support of Google, the bank HSBC, and the cable | | | | opening doors for educational and professional |
| operator Liberty Global, they have been trying to | | | | opportunities. |
| develop a plan to offer cheap, high speed internet | | | | Allowing people from rural Africa and South |
| access to millions of people in the more remote | | | | America the chance to learn about one another |
| markets of the world like Africa. The network of | | | | and perhaps interact is a great way to spread |
| satellites should be constructed and in place by | | | | knowledge as well as bulk up the appeal of |
| the end of the year 2010, offering internet | | | | internet access. Over the years cell phones have |
| access to individuals all the way from Spain to | | | | become practically essential items that nearly |
| South Africa, the South Pacific Islands, many | | | | everyone has, even if they live out in the sticks. |
| parts of Asia, and the majority of South America. | | | | The distribution of satellite internet through this |
| This plan intends to place satellites into orbit at | | | | project hopes to achieve the same level of |
| lower altitudes so that there will be less delay | | | | popularity and sense of necessity that is enjoyed |
| between the request for information and receiving | | | | by mobile phone service providers. |
| it. This is not just a purely philanthropic venture; | | | | While this is essentially a business venture, the |
| the companies that are backing the plan are doing | | | | means to an end that are being produced benefit |
| so in an effort to reach new, untapped markets. | | | | a large amount and variety of people. Having |
| If satellite internet service becomes as popular as | | | | access to the internet for the first time will open |
| mobile phone service has then they will have | | | | up the eyes and minds of a lot of people. Being |
| many more potential clients. This widespread | | | | able to browse the web and learn about different |
| network of internet access will also include | | | | parts of the world will help broaden the |
| telecommunications services that will be for sale | | | | perspectives and ambitions of people living in rural |
| to businesses and individuals alike. | | | | places. Making affordable and fast satellite internet |
| The desire is that once people have been | | | | available to the widespread masses will have both |
| exposed to the fascinating worldwide web that | | | | a powerful and important impact on the global |
| they will want to subscribe for better connection | | | | population. Even if it is one computer, in one town, |
| as well as other features. Small businesses that | | | | those few people who have access to the |
| finally enjoy internet access can see the | | | | internet will benefit from the opportunity. |