U.S. Weighs Deploying Balloons To Provide Internet Access To Cubans During Crackdown

July 26th, 2021

Via: The Warzone:

In the aftermath of the Cuban government’s response to protests throughout the country, the United States government is weighing what options it has for restoring communication services on the island nation. Internet service is currently suspended throughout Cuba, and some ham radio frequencies are even being jammed in Florida, preventing even rudimentary communications with the island.

In an attempt to remedy the situation and reestablish communication networks in the one-party socialist republic, some officials in the United States government have proposed launching sophisticated high-altitude balloons made by Raven Aerostar over Cuba to provide wireless internet access from above. While the plan sounds good on paper, there are some doubts about how well it could work.

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One Response to “U.S. Weighs Deploying Balloons To Provide Internet Access To Cubans During Crackdown”

  1. Dennis says:
    July 28, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    I wonder if balloons could connect to Starlink.

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