In spite of my levity, I see many practical applications. To expand Steve's observation, you could also use it as an interactive and promotional tool on location, setting it up at special events and allowing digitally-equipped visitors to log onto the Internet via your wireless hub, including accessing and interacting with your reporters. (But hey, it would be no fair if the competition's reporters logged onto it to file their reports for free. Oh well.)
It's too bad the Ricochet wireless network died; that could have accomplished the same thing (for less money). But even if that gets resurrected, Ricochet only worked in urban areas. Ubiquitous-coverage satellite broadband allows for more remote reporting along with broadband connectivity.
