I wonder if there is something around networks of relay operators banding together, with users subscribing to the relays in the network and paying the network itself for access (rather than relay operators directly). The network could then distribute payments to the operators.
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I've seen people discuss using relays in similar manner, to help mobile users or people on slower or limited internet connections. You would broadcast to Relay-A. Then, Relay-A rebroadcasts to Relay-B, Relay-C, Relay-D, etc.