Google's plan to bring high-speed internet access to huge swathes of Africa includes blimps, satellites, and a heaping dose of self-interest. Citing "people familiar with the strategy," the Wall Street Journal posted an overview of Google's ambitious plans to bring high-speed wireless internet to Africa. The specifics are all fuzzy, since Google hasn't announced anything, but almost everything here makes sense--it's in Google's best interest to expand into Africa. The plan seems to be a multi-pr...
Google's plan to bring high-speed internet access to huge swathes of Africa includes blimps, satellites, and a heaping dose of self-interest. Citing "people familiar with the strategy," the Wall Street Journal posted an overview of Google's ambitious plans to bring high-speed wireless internet to Africa. The specifics are all fuzzy, since Google hasn't announced anything, but almost everything here makes sense--it's in Google's best interest to expand into Africa. The plan seems to be a multi-pr...
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