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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May 28, 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"; "Globe rolls out Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service in the Philippines". Each article provides unique insights and information.