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Loon
Loon (formerly known as Project Loon) is a network of stratospheric balloons designed to bring Internet connectivity to rural and remote communities worldwide.

Alphabet’s Loon balloons will get their first commercial trial in Kenya – TechCrunch
Google spin-out and now fellow member of the Alphabet family of companies Loon will get a big test in the coming months, as it begins its first commercial trial in Kenya in partnership with Telkom Kenya. Loon’s entire mission is to provide internet connectivity to areas that are typically und…

Google internet balloon spinoff Loon still looking for its wings
Google's bet on balloons to deliver cell service soon faces a crucial test amid doubts about the viability of the technology by some potential customers.


Google Internet Balloon Spinoff Loon Still Looking For Its Wings - Slashdot
Google's bet on balloons to deliver cell service soon faces a crucial test amid doubts about the viability of the technology by some potential customers. From a report: The company behind the effort, Loon says its balloons will reach Kenya in the coming weeks for its first commercial trial. The...
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