Alphabet’s Loon starts beaming internet from balloons in Kenya — from cnbc.com by Ryan Browne
Key points
- Loon said its balloon-powered internet service will initially cover 50,000 square kilometers in western and central parts of Kenya.
- It aims to take a fleet of 35 balloons to the skies above eastern Africa “in the coming weeks.”
- The news represents a significant milestone after years of publicity about the Alphabet-owned venture.