High-altitude balloons to deliver Internet access in Kenya

In this photo provided by Loon LLC, a balloon launches from Loon's launch site Winnemucca, Nev. Loon, the internet-delivering-balloon unit of Google-parent Alphabet, is announcing its first commercial deal. The company says it will work with partner Telkom Kenya to deliver 4G/LTE cellular access to Kenya in 2019. (Loon LLC via AP)

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: A Google-affiliated company has chosen Kenya as the home of its first announced commercial deal for delivering Internet access to hard-to-reach areas using high-altitude balloons. 

Loon, which is linked to Google through parent company Alphabet Inc, says it will work with Telkom Kenya to deliver 4G/LTE cellular access to Kenya in 2019.