Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is hoping to help restore cell service and internet connectivity to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands through its high-flying Project Loon balloons. In the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, residents of the islands lack access to basic supplies like food and running water, and 83% of people still lack cell reception.
Puerto Rico Cell Phone Service Is Still Out. Can Alphabet’s Project Loon Fix It?
Melissa Locker, Fast Company
Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:39am
Topics: continue puerto rico alphabet s project loon caribbean puerto rico full story alphabet google s virgin islands project loon irma maria lack internet balloons parent residents company connectivity wake hoping high-flying restore hurricanes food balloon supplies running basic access reception water aims people plan
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