XPost: sci.space.moderated, sci.space.station, sci.space.tech   
   From: dietz@dls.net   
      
   Marc 182 wrote:   
      
   > Multi-jump communications would create unacceptable delay in a voice   
   > conversation due to the speed of light and the distance to the   
   > satellites. Even a single jump causes a noticeable and annoying delay.   
   > That's why trans-Atlantic/Pacific cables remain popular.   
      
   Cables are popular because they're *cheaper* than satellites   
   (per unit of delivered bandwidth) what with the incredible advances   
   in fiber optics.   
      
   	Paul   
      
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