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Google Might server Up Wi-Fi to Rural Areas w Ballons

Tags: Google + Jerry Knoblach + Wi-Fi + Ballons + Space Data Corp

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Posted by Valmort 4 months 15 days ago; via online.wsj.com/public/art...

Jerry Knoblach wants to bring wireless service to millions of rural Americans. His plan: Beam it down from balloons hovering at the edge of space.

This isn't just hot air. His company, Space Data Corp., already launches 10 balloons a day across the Southern U.S., providing specialized telecom services to truckers and oil companies. His balloons soar 20 miles into the stratosphere, each carrying a shoebox-size payload of electronics that acts like a mini cellphone "tower" covering thousands of square miles below.
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EarthLink, San Francisco finalize Wi-Fi contract

Tags: EarthLink + Google + San Francisco + Wi-Fi

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Posted by Valmort 1 year 6 months ago; via news.com.com/2061-10812_3...

The city of San Francisco and EarthLink have finalized a contract that will enable EarthLink to build a citywide wireless network and Google to provide free Internet access.

Details of the contract, completed on Friday, can be seen here. The agreement must be approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

"This agreement catapults San Francisco into a leadership position in wireless technology: the network ensures universal, affordable wireless broadband access for all San Franciscans, especially low-income and disadvantaged...

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