The small project appears similar to what Google has done with cellphones and broadband Internet service. Google developed a line of Nexus cellphones and tablets to show off the capabilities of the Android operating system. In select cities, Google is also building a super-fast Internet service called Google Fiber. In each case, Google wanted to spur innovation among an industry’s heavyweights.
Existing wireless service carriers are expected to be involved in Google’s cellphone service in some capacity.
Separately, Google is developing drones and balloons equipped with technology to beam Internet service to small areas.
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