Internet major Google launches Project Ballon
Q. Which internet major is working with the government on a project for providing internet connectivity through large ballons?- Published on 03 Nov 15a. Yahoo
b. Microsoft
c. Google
d. Bing
ANSWER: Google
Internet major Google has worked with the government of India for a pilot project for providing internet connectivity under Project Ballon. Google is using big ballons at the height of 20 km above Earth’s surface for transmission of internet services. This type of technology has also been tested in Brazil, US and New Zealand. According to Google, each balloon can provide connectivity to ground area about 40 km in diameter through wireless communications technology named LTE or 4G.
