🛜 Beaming the Internet through the light

Why settle for slow, tangled cables or out–of-sight satellites when you could have light rays delivering internet at lightning speed—literally? That's what Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is doing with Taara, a high-speed wireless internet project using laser technology – and set to launch in 2026 to rival Starlink’s satellite service.

You can imagine 20 Gbps speeds over 20 km—zero roadblocks, just pure, uninterrupted internet beamed through thin air. I mean, this seems straight out of a sci-fi movie, but this time in reality.

Now, before you say, "Haven’t we heard this before?"—yes, Transcelestial, a Singaporean tech company, is already experimenting with similar technology. But here’s the kicker: Alphabet envisions it as a large-scale solution, to bring blazing-fast internet to remote areas without the hassle of cables or expensive satellites.

So, what do you think? Could this be the future of global internet access?

Until next week!

— David

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