PLDT and Google’s Taara project have brought fiber-like internet to Barangay Subay in Talim Island, Rizal without laying a single underwater cable. The Talim Island deployment marks the Philippines’ first use of Google Taara’s air laser system and signals a potential shift in how connectivity can be expanded across archipelagic and geographically isolated areas. Read more in our articles including "Google–PLDT deploy ‘air laser’ internet to island barangay, bypassing cables entirely" and "The day Google broke the Web".
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Apr 20, 2026PLDT and Google’s Taara project have brought fiber-like internet to Barangay Subay in Talim Island, Rizal without laying a single underwater cable. The Talim Island deployment marks the Philippines’ first use of Google Taara’s air laser system and signals a potential shift in how connectivity can be expanded across archipelagic and geographically isolated areas.
Our coverage of Google Taara Philippines includes: "Google–PLDT deploy ‘air laser’ internet to island barangay, bypassing cables entirely"; "The day Google broke the Web"; "Netflix ads-supported plan coming to the Philippines in 2027". Each article provides unique insights and information.