At first I got really excited when I saw this article. This will be a game-changer for undeveloped countries and rural areas where there is little or no internet available. The benefits are clear.
Then I got to the part that said, “It’s possible the service will be offered directly to customers, while in some countries, customers will need to sign up for the service through a telecom service provider.“
I guess I assumed it would be direct access for everyone, but if some countries (most likely developed nations) need to go through a telecom service it seems it won’t be any different than it is now because the telecoms will still control access. This also means nations can still enforce censorship.
I definitely see the benefits for humankind but I’m disappointed it’s not direct access for all.