Innovation
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
- Lightbridge variant spans 12 miles and already operates in 20 countries
- 125 times faster than average US broadband speeds
- Eliminates need for digging up streets to install fiber cables
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