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# Project loon

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# test run

Google's plans to start testing its WiFi balloons in Australia

20 WiFi beaming balloons will be launched across Western Queensland as part of its plan to bring internet access to the world.

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Nov 17th 2014, 11:59 AM

# up up and away

Google wants to start beaming internet from its balloons as early as next year

It’s hoped that the project will see between 300 to 400 balloons circulating the globe, offering continuous service to a targeted area.

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Jun 16th 2014, 6:25 PM

# rings around the world

Google's WiFi-carrying balloon circles the world in under a month

It was originally expected that Google’s balloon would complete a trip in 33 days, but the Ibis-167 managed to complete the journey with 11 days to spare.

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Apr 4th 2014, 2:56 PM