packet over air

   [common  among  backbone  ISPs] The protocol notionally being used by
   Internet  data  attempting to traverse a physical gap or break in the
   network, such as might be caused by a {fiber-seeking backhoe}. "I see
   why  you're  dropping  packets.  You  seem  to have a packet over air
   problem."

[glossary]
[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {fiber-seeking backhoe}]