Google building satellite network: WSJ

NEW DELHI: After sending internet-beaming balloons into the air, Google seems to be bringing internet connectivity to the world via satellites. According to Wall Street Journal report, Google is spending over a billion dollars to provide wireless internet access to unconnected regions.

Though details remain unclear, WSJ sources said that the project will initially have 180 small, high capacity satellites that will orbit the Earth; these will rotate the Earth at lower altitudes than traditional satellites. The number of satellites may expand gradually.

Google has roped in Greg Wyler, founder of satellite communications startup O3b Networks, to lead this effort. Around 10-20 people report to Wyler, who, in turn, reports to Google vice president Craig Barratt. The project is being overseen by CEO Larry Page.

Wyler is working alongside former O3b chief technology officer on this project. Google has also been recruiting engineers from Space Systems/Loral, a satellite company.

Though the estimated price of the project is $1-3 billion, costs may rise, depending on the final network design and number of satellites added later.

With this project, Google aims to reach out to the two-thirds of the world that is still not connected to the internet. This untapped resource gives the search giant access to the next billion users, people who do not have the wired infrastructure to access the web, and by extension Google's services. Online advertising accounts for the majority of Google's profits, and a billion new users means more money for Google.

Google is, of course, not the only company looking for new technologies to improve internet access throughout the world. Facebook in March acquired Ascenta, a UK-based drone maker, for $20 million. These drones will be used to deliver internet to the undeveloped world.

Last year, Google announced Project Loon, wherein it released high-altitude balloons to create an aerial wireless network to beam internet to rural areas of New Zealand. In the US, the Google Fiber project gigabit speeds to consumers.

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