SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 23, 2026The Verge

Taara Beam provides 25Gbps connectivity over invisible beams of light

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Alphabet spinoff Taara launched Taara Beam, a shoebox-sized device that delivers 25Gbps internet connectivity using invisible light beams across distances up to 10 kilometers. The technology rivals fiber speeds while deploying in hours rather than requiring cable trenching or radio spectrum licensing, offering ultra-low latency under 100 microseconds. Designed for enterprises and telecom companies, Beam targets applications like downloading terabytes of data from electric delivery vehicles and creating high-speed mesh networks for vehicle-to-everything communications.

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