The Taara system uses free-space optical communication to transmit data via light beams, offering a lower-cost and faster-to-deploy alternative to submarine cables in hard-to-reach areas. Read more in our articles including "Google–PLDT deploy ‘air laser’ internet to island barangay, bypassing cables entirely" and "Netflix ads-supported plan coming to the Philippines in 2027".
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Apr 15, 2026The Taara system uses free-space optical communication to transmit data via light beams, offering a lower-cost and faster-to-deploy alternative to submarine cables in hard-to-reach areas.
Our coverage of alternative to submarine cables includes: "Google–PLDT deploy ‘air laser’ internet to island barangay, bypassing cables entirely"; "Netflix ads-supported plan coming to the Philippines in 2027"; "Globe AT HOME offers free upgrades to 1Gbps and Wifi 6 routers to loyal postpaid subscribers". Each article provides unique insights and information.