While the project is still in its pilot stage, it is fascinating as it could potentially provide internet access to billions more people without the need for costly cable or satellite infrastructure. And if the project goes as per the plans, the technology might allow countries to leapfrog the expense of laying fiber cable, dramatically increasing Internet usage in places such as Africa and Southeast Asia.
Reportedly, the first person to get Google Balloon Internet access was Charles Nimmo, a farmer and entrepreneur in the small town of Leeston, New Zealand. Nimmo was amazed with the experience. Nimmo got the Internet for about 15 minutes before the balloon transmitting it sailed on past.
