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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Mar 19, 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 free-space optical communication includes: "Google–PLDT deploy ‘air laser’ internet to island barangay, bypassing cables entirely"; "Netflix ads-supported plan coming to the Philippines in 2027"; "PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid now offers speeds up to 300 Mbps". Each article provides unique insights and information.