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Taara Delivers Fiber Speeds Through Open-Air Laser Links

Google spinoff Taara is deploying free-space optical links that deliver fiber-optic internet speeds through invisible laser beams, no cables required.

Key Takeaways

Taara transmits multi-gigabit data via laser beams across up to 20 km
Deploys in hours vs. months for traditional fiber installation

DT Editorial Team·Mar 7, 2026·3 min read·via spectrum.ieee.org

Google Spinoff Taara Beams 25 Gbps Internet Through Cities Using Invisible Light

Taara, a company spun out of Google's moonshot division, has developed shoebox-sized devices that beam internet at 25 Gbps using invisible light beams between rooftops. The system can be deployed in hours rather than the months required for fiber optic cable installation.

Key Takeaways

Beam devices transmit 25 Gbps internet using invisible light over 6.2 miles
Each unit is shoebox-sized, weighs 17.6 lbs, deploys in hours

DT Editorial Team·Mar 1, 2026·4 min read·via newatlas.com