O3b space constellation to launch

With backing from blue chip companies such as Google, O3b believes its novel system can change the broadband experience for millions of people.

"There are two billion people in the world that are connected to the internet today; there are five billion who are not; and three billion who will be in the course of the next 10-15 years," said Mr Collar. "The other three billion is our target - that's who we're trying to reach, and that's where our name comes from."

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