PLDT and Google’s Taara project have brought fiber-like internet to Barangay Subay in Talim Island, Rizal without laying a single underwater cable. Instead of traditional fiber deployment, the system uses “air laser” technology that beams data through focused light across an 11.8-kilometer link over Laguna de Bay. 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. Recognizing this growing reality, PLDT Home continues to go beyond delivering reliable and fast internet by championing responsible digital citizenship through Online Alerto, its online safety advocacy that empowers Filipinos to navigate the digital world more safely and responsibly. Read more in our articles including "Google–PLDT deploy ‘air laser’ internet to island barangay, bypassing cables entirely" and "Beyond Reliable and Fast Internet: PLDT Home Champions Safer Digital Spaces for Filipinos".
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Jun 30, 2026PLDT and Google’s Taara project have brought fiber-like internet to Barangay Subay in Talim Island, Rizal without laying a single underwater cable. Instead of traditional fiber deployment, the system uses “air laser” technology that beams data through focused light across an 11.8-kilometer link over Laguna de Bay.
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. Recognizing this growing reality, PLDT Home continues to go beyond delivering reliable and fast internet by championing responsible digital citizenship through Online Alerto, its online safety advocacy that empowers Filipinos to navigate the digital world more safely and responsibly.
Our coverage of PLDT air laser internet includes: "Google–PLDT deploy ‘air laser’ internet to island barangay, bypassing cables entirely"; "Beyond Reliable and Fast Internet: PLDT Home Champions Safer Digital Spaces for Filipinos"; "Blogger-Friendly Airports". Each article provides unique insights and information.