Loon balloon internet broadcast

This innovation supports the Prosperity element.

By
Alastair Westgarth & Mugo Kibati

From
Kenya & USA

Pitch
Alphabet's project Loon is a radical approach to expanding Internet connectivity. Loon runs a network of stratospheric balloons to expand Internet connectivity to rural areas, fill coverage gaps, and improve network resilience in the event of a disaster. Together with Telkom Kenya, they will soon begin broadcasting 4G Internet across the country. The project is being expedited to help fight the pandemic, providing access to emergency services, connecting remote clinics to the country’s national referral hospitals, etc.

Stage
Pilot

Web
https://loon.com/ https://x.company/projects/loon/ https://telkom.co.ke/ @TelkomKenya

Extra
Media: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-23/alphabet-internet-balloons-to-boost-anti-virus-efforts-in-kenya Media: https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2020/03/25/covid-19-alphabets-giant-internet-balloons-to-boost-anti-virus-efforts-in-kenya Media: https://www.ft.com/content/772eb21b-67d8-4ae1-aef2-e83b4cd40dde Media: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/loon-kenya-launch-approved-to-aid-covid-19-response/ Quote: “The 4G service will support our efforts in surveillance and management of coronavirus infections” President Uhuru Kenyatta

Tags
Health; Infrastructure; Climate; Partnerships

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