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Invisible Light Connects Cities at 25Gbps
23 Feb
Summary
- Taara Beam offers 25Gbps connectivity using light beams.
- It provides middle-mile infrastructure for enterprises and telcos.
- Device can be deployed in hours, rivaling fiber speeds.
Taara, an internet provider specializing in light-based connectivity, has launched Taara Beam. This new product offers 25Gbps internet speeds within cities using invisible beams of light, requiring a clear line of sight. Unlike previous long-distance solutions, the compact Beam unit is mountable on street poles or rooftops for urban deployment.
The Taara Beam is designed for businesses and telecommunication companies, providing essential middle-mile infrastructure. Its rapid deployment, taking only hours, and high speeds make it competitive with fiber optic services. The technology boasts ultra-low latency, significantly outperforming space-based alternatives.
Potential use cases for Taara Beam include offloading large datasets from autonomous vehicles and creating high-speed mesh networks to support vehicle-to-everything communications. Taara Lightbridge, a related product, has already been implemented by major carriers in over 20 countries.
Taara Beam is set to be showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week. This event will provide a closer look at its capabilities and potential impact on urban networking infrastructure.
