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Telkom and Loon to deploy 4G internet technology to Kenyans from July

Solar-powered Loon balloons will provide internet access to remote areas of Kenya.

Telkom and Loon have announced the availability of mobile Internet service via the Loon technology to Kenyans, starting July 2020.

The network of giant internet-enabled balloons from Google's sister firm Loon is to provide internet access to remote areas of Kenya.

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