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'Marketplace' Report: Internet In Africa

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September 9, 2008

Google, Liberty Global and banking giant HSBC are launching a venture aimed at bringing Internet service to three billion people in Africa and other emerging markets. The group, called O3b Networks, plans to buy 16 low-earth orbit satellites to accomplish the mission. Alex Chadwick talks with John Dimsdale about the project.

 
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